Amphorae were terracotta containers used in antiquity for the storage and transportation of goods such as wine, oil, cereals, olives, and salted fish. Their elongated...
The tradition of making crepes on Candlemas dates back to popular beliefs and ancient practices. Several explanations are put forward to justify this custom. First...
Margherita pizza is an iconic creation of Italian cuisine, appreciated worldwide. Its origin dates back to the late 19th century, in Naples, Italy. At that...
Wine mixed with water was a common practice in ancient Greece for various reasons. The Greeks of the time believed that mixing wine with water...
Quebec benefits from an ideal climate for maple syrup production. Indeed, the region offers specific weather conditions that promote the flow of sap from sugar...
Honey has a high antimicrobial potential, mainly due to its sugar content. When bees collect nectar from flowers, they add an enzyme called glucose oxidase...
When ice cubes are added to a room temperature drink, they will absorb heat from the drink in order to reach their own melting temperature...
