Calpis, Pocari Sweat, Ramune: All About Japan’s Most Popular Drinks
History & Shopping Guide to Japan’s Beloved Summer Drinks. The weather is heating up, so it’s time to review Japan’s favorite summer...
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Yogurt History: Dating back to 10,000 BC!
The History of Yogurt As Food Yogurt is a staple in diets all around the world for centuries. Here is a brief...
Frozen Yogurt History & Origins
Swirling Back in Time. Frozen yogurt is another fun summer treat that boasts as a healthy alternative to ice cream. Read about...
Spanish Vermut versus Italian Vermouth
Plus, The Best of Spain’s Drinking Culture. Vermouth is often associated with cocktails, notably Martinis and Manhattans. It’s also the star of...
Aperitif versus Digestif: Drinking and Eating, Then More Drinking
What to Drink & When? You may have seen these words on drink menus and it just seems like fancy drink words...
Shaken versus Stirred – Yes, There’s a Difference
Explaining How Mixing Matters. Mixing and how you mix actually matters when it comes to making great tasting cocktails. In fact, shaking...
Clay Pot Rice History: The Comforts of Ancient Cooking
The Ultimate Old School Comfort Food. Every culture has its own comfort food. In Southern China and parts of Southeast Asia, the...
Makgeolli History: All About Korea’s Oldest Drink
Photo credit Cytryna Originally posted September 6, 2021 Reposted August 16, 2022 Origins and a Timeline. Makgeolli, pronounced mahk-oh-lee, is Korea’s...
Spring Rolls versus Egg Rolls
Comparing Fried Rolls: Similar, but Different. Springs rolls and egg rolls, the same thing, right? Nope, not at all. While they have...
Clambake vs Seafood Boil: The History & Differences
A Brief History of the Clambake and Seafood Boil. It’s always fascinating to know where things come from – even when it...