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Kapary (Capparis)

Kapary (Capparis)

These are the undeveloped flower buds of a shrub growing in the Mediterranean, distinguished by acute, characteristic aroma and spicy taste. Marinated in vinegar or salted, they are a perfect seasoning for sauces, salads and meat dishes. … read on

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Crystallization

Crystallization

Candied (from Arabic) we call frying fruit in sugar syrup, which allows the fruit to retain its shape and to a large extent its color. After frying, the fruit is drained of the syrup and sprinkled with fine sugar crystals. Fruit … read on

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Calories

Calories

Calorie (pour. hot – heat) is called the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature 1 liter of water from 14,5 up to 15.5 ° C However, the calorific value – is the energy value of food products. Thermal energy is a necessary condition for life, a … read on

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Kalarepa (Brassica gongyloides)

Kalarepa (Brassica gongyloides)

It belongs to the same big family as cauliflower, except that the aboveground thickening of the stem is edible. It was known to the Romans as "caulorapa”. It contains a lot of vitamin C., vitamins A and B and calcium, … read on

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Cauliflower (Brassica cauliflora)

Cauliflower (Brassica cauliflora)

Cauliflower appeared in Europe only in the 16th century. and was initially grown in Italy. Apparently, it was brought from Cyprus by knights of the cross. The cauliflower rose is indeed a flower, or more precisely: undeveloped inflorescence. Cauliflower, especially young, strict and … read on

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Cocoa

Cocoa

Cocoa – to palone, defatted and ground to a fine powder cocoa seeds (Theobroma cacao). It has a high nutritional value due to its fat content, proteins and carbohydrates. It also contains theobromine – alkaloid, which works, similar to caffeine, slightly stimulating (Look: Chocolate).… read on

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Duck (Anas domestica)

Duck (Anas domestica)

For over 2000 years old, the duck is one of the most valued domestic birds. The Romans were especially fond of dishes from this bird, whom they skilfully raised and fattened. They even considered it, that duck meat has healing properties. And so, for example. Plutarch argued … read on

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Cucurbit (Cucurbita pepo)

Cucurbit (Cucurbita pepo)

Green or green-yellow squashes resemble huge cucumbers or oblong ones, medium sized pumpkins (they belong to the same family as the pumpkin). They work well in Poland and their price is relatively affordable. Squashes were already known … read on

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