There are many varieties of sage (Sage, Salvia), with approximately 900 known species. These include varieties such as pansy sage and yellow-spotted sage, and even pineapple sage with a fruity fragrance. Flower colors include purple, blue, pink, yellow, white, and red. Many varieties are cultivated as ornamental plants, while others are used as herbs in…

Thyme (also known as musk herb) originates from the Mediterranean coast and is an evergreen plant, meaning it has green leaves year-round. Like rosemary, it has two growth directions: upright and creeping. It flowers, and the flower color varies depending on the variety, including red, purple, white, pink, and more. There are many varieties of…

This time, we’ll share about a Western herb: lemon verbena, frequently found in body and hand care products. How exactly can this herb be used in cooking? Lemon verbena (scientific name Aloysia citrodora) originated in South America and was brought to Europe by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 17th century. Although it’s called verbena,…

The cooking principle of Thai curry is chopping, pounding, and boiling. All spices are pounded into a paste in a stone mortar. Dry spices may or may not be roasted first. The main ingredients are dried and fresh spices, as well as shrimp paste. Thai curry comes in three main types: red, yellow, and green.…

A refreshing, sweet salad, enjoyed before or during meals, can whet your appetite and reduce greasiness. I’ve always wanted to make delicious salads at home, but I’ve been missing the secret. I want to create a salad dressing that’s both sweet and sour, with just the right amount of tang. It turns out there’s a…

How to detect multiple aromas? The aroma of a young, unoaked wine is like a blended juice or herbal tea. This blend of aromas makes it almost impossible for those of us new to wine to single out distinct aromas. However, if we are familiar with the individual fruit flavors in this blended juice or…

Yogurt is a popular ingredient in desserts. Its milky and tangy flavor mellows out the flavors of desserts. When using yogurt in desserts, you can retain the water or drain it. Yogurts with different water contents can be used in different desserts. But how do you drain yogurt? Using a coffee filter or paper towels…

Are basil and Western basil the same ingredient? What are the differences? Both basil and sweet basil are basil, but they differ in variety, aroma, and flavor. What is basil? Basil, also known as the “King of Herbs,” has over 100 varieties worldwide and is used worldwide. The basil varieties commonly used in different regions…

In Italy, every shape has a meaning, created to complement different sauces or fillings. Pairing them has become a commonplace and common sense for Italians. To help you better understand pasta, here are a few “shape vs. sauce” pairings for reference only. Slim Pasta Slim pasta includes the world-famous spaghetti, which is medium-thick, as well…