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Salads' Simple Secrets
January 9, 2010 | 
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A World in a Word
The word “salad” probably triggers thoughts of lettuce for most people, right next to the adjective “boring.”
But I’ll let you in on one of salad’s simple secrets: Salad is one of the most versatile dishes you can make. The possible combinations of ingredients are so numerous that you could serve two or three salads at one meal and not repeat a major ingredient! (Try it!) Read the rest of this entry »
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate originated in South America from the seeds of the cacao plant. Native to the deep tropical regions of the Americas, it is naturally found in Mexico and spreads down towards the Amazon Basin. It has been cultivated by indigenous Americans for thousands of years and was first used as a beverage rather than a confection. Some of the oldest known records detailing the use of chocolate date back to 1400 BC in the Honduras region. There is an indication that cacao beans were used as a source of fermentable sugars for an alcoholic drink. Read the rest of this entry »
Coffee, the Most Popular Beverages on the Planet
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages on the entire planet. Its consumption is so great in some parts of the world that it’s been taken from being a mere drink to being a way of life. Taking a close look at what coffee actually is, you’ll find it’s more than just the stuff poured in a cup.
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Tags: arabica, beans, Beverages, caffeine, Cappuccino, Coffee, coffee beans, coffee plant, drink, espresso, Most Popular Beverages | 
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