Broccoli is especially good for vegetarians, as it holds a good source of vitamin A, potassium, iron and fiber and broccoli has as much calcium as milk. Whenever we think of Vitamin C, obviously oranges come to our mind. However, one cup of cooked broccoli has as much vitamin C as an orange!
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Friday Fun Food Fact – White Chocolate is not a chocolate!
White chocolate is made with a blend cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids. It does not contain cocoa solids which is the primary component of conventional chocolate liquor — chocolate in its raw, unsweetened form. So, as it contains no cocoa solids, white chocolate contains only trace amounts of the stimulants of caffeine.
Fortune Cookies – Food Facts
Do you know that there is no single accepted Chinese name for the cookies! In fact, fortune cookies is relatively unknown in China, but due to their availability in Chinese restaurants, they are commonly thought to be of Chinese origin. They most likely originated from cookies made by Japanese immigrants to the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century.
German Chocolate Cake #foodfacts
German Chocolate Cake! A popular fine rich chocolate cake in USA with its famed dual ingredients – Coconut & Pecan. Going by the name, you would have believed that this cake was created by Germans. Isn’t it? Well, at least I always thought as German cooks are renowned for using extravagant ingredients in their exotic recipes hence presenting a rich dining experience. But on my surprise, NO! It has nothing to do with the Germans, in fact its been developed in USA. Then why is it called German?
#foodfactdelights – Nutella
So, from today I have started a new section on my blog – Food Facts. With all my food knowledge in and around, I attempt to present fascinating food stories about different products, cuisines and dishes. And here it is my 1st post – Nutella One in four hazelnuts end up in Nutella! Wow! Nutella…
The Platter Delights 