Discover different ethnic cuisines from around the world, how to cook them authentically, differences between them, ingredient tips, and recipe ideas.
One thing that people crave the most while on a keto diet is dairy, especially cheese because most cheeses are high in fats and low in carbs. The most loved cheese throughout the world is the Mozzarella cheese. But is Mozzarella cheese keto-friendly? Yes. Mozzarella cheese is keto-friendly. The net carbs can range from 0 … Read more
It can be frustrating to find food to eat if you or a family or friend has a peanut allergy. Peanuts are surprisingly everywhere and can be hard to avoid. But what about Mexican cuisine? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Generally speaking, no. Most Mexican food doesn’t contain peanuts, except … Read more
Living where I do, I’m a huge fan of nachos and Tex-Mex in general. I know to stay away from regular chips on a keto diet, but is nacho cheese keto-friendly? Nacho cheese can be keto-friendly. Sometimes called queso, it doesn’t have to be high in carbs, especially if you stay away from Velveeta. This … Read more
Thai food is known for its distinctive flavors. Things like lemongrass, garlic, peanuts, and tamarind, to name a few. I was vegetarian for 10 years though, and while I loved how many vegetables there were in Thai food, I often wondered does Thai curry have fish sauce? Most Thai food contains fish sauce, even if … Read more
Indian pickle, also known as achar, has been a part of Indian culture and history for 4,000 years. But for those of you, like me, that have an old jar in the pantry or refrigerator, you’ve probably wondered does Indian pickle go bad? Indian pickle is a type of fermented food. It will last for … Read more
I pretty much love all types of Asian food, and while I know a great deal about each type, I have wondered specifically is Vietnamese food similar to Thai? Thai & Vietnamese food both use rice, noodles, garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs like cilantro and basil. However, Vietnamese food is lighter and milder. The French … Read more
I have loved Indian food for decades, particularly curry. More recently, I’ve been hearing about Jamaican curry. I’ve begun wondering what is the difference between Jamaican and Indian curry. The primary difference between Jamaican and Indian curry is that Jamaican curry is made with curry powder. Curry in India is not made with curry powders … Read more
I love tortillas and tamales, which are traditionally made from corn masa. But with a daughter who eats gluten-free, I’ve wondered does corn masa have gluten? Corn masa does not contain gluten. However, not all brands of masa harina are certified gluten-free. This makes them subject to possible cross-contamination with wheat and gluten. But it’s … Read more
I have loved Indian food for decades. More recently, I’ve begun hearing about Nepalese food and have started to wonder what is the difference between Indian and Nepalese food? Because Nepal borders India, Tibet & China, you see culinary influences from all of those countries. India & Nepal share a love of spicy curry, turmeric, … Read more
I love fresh corn masa and always have a bag of Masa Harina in my pantry. But I don’t make corn masa very often, so I began to wonder does corn masa expire? Fresh corn masa, sometimes called masa preparada, can be stored up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Masa harina, also called corn … Read more