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Roskachestvo specialists conducted a study of olive mayonnaise, evaluating the products of 18 brands popular among Russians. It is reported that none of the samples had any safety complaints and did not contain toxic compounds, pesticides or pathogens. All samples also contained olive DNA, indicating that the mayonnaise was actually made using olive oil. The products of 8 brands met the increased requirements of the Roskachestvo standard, since they did not contain preservatives. The violation was detected in one sample that contained a preservative not specified in the composition, and in products of 4 brands, in which the actual mass fraction of fat was slightly less than the declared one.

Svetlana Popova

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Few would argue that a good dinner becomes even tastier if the establishment has a beautiful view. In the Canadian province of Manitoba, near the town of Churchill, a temporary diner called Dan's Diner has appeared, which offers guests an unforgettable meal during which you can admire the northern lights. The remote site is accessible only by a Tundra Buggy vehicle with 1.5-meter wheels, which is commonly used for polar bear sightings. The car picks up guests in Churchill, and then transports them across the frozen river into a fabulous snow-covered landscape. Here, at 58 degrees north latitude, the car turns into a diner where - when the weather is favorable - you can see the northern lights through the panoramic and rooftop windows. The diner offers unique dishes prepared by chef Jared Fossen. Dan’s Diner will be open from February 28 to March 8. Ticket prices start at $264.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Two French biologists managed to create something incredible in the market of vegan alternatives - Philippine Suler and Cherilyn Tavisuk presented a plant-based egg in a shell that looks almost like a real one. While most similar products come in powder form to be added to baked goods, the new product could be a real revolution in vegan nutrition, as it completely mimics the experience of eating a regular egg. According to the developers, against the backdrop of thriving veganism, it becomes obvious that in everyday life people most of all lack plant-based eggs that could be used in preparing various dishes, so they decided to correct the current situation.

The new eggs were given the name Les Merveilloeufs. At the moment, their recipe is kept secret - the French only say that they do not contain animal products, but are made exclusively from plant and mineral components. It took the women more than three years and about 50 experimental recipes to finally get a product with the same look and consistency as a chicken egg. It is noted that the fat and protein content of Les Merveilloeufs eggs is approximately 10% lower than regular eggs. The new product is expected to become commercially available in mid-2020.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Spanish baker Juan Manuel Moreno from the luxury bakery Pan Piña in Algatosin (province of Malaga) has created the most expensive bread in the world - the cost of a loaf weighing 400 g is 1380 euros. The bread is decorated with pieces of edible gold and silver, as well as edible flowers. In addition, the baker used salt in the dough, manually extracted from stones. The bread was presented at the largest European gastronomic fair, Madrid Fusión, which took place in Madrid. Last year, Juan Manuel Moreno also presented luxury bread, which at that time was one of the most expensive in the world, but cost only 200 euros per loaf.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

American jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. opened his first cafe in Europe - it was located in London in the Harrods department store. Blue Box Café became the fourth establishment of the famous company: in 2017, the first cafe opened in New York, and at the end of last year - in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The interior of the London cafe, like its “brothers”, is made in Tiffany’s signature turquoise color, offset by silver details. Raspberry jam croissants, truffle fried chicken, and smoked salmon, cream cheese and scallion sandwiches are just a few of the items on Blue Box Café's menu, which focuses on the classics. To pay tribute to British traditions, the London establishment will offer a wide range of teas. Dishes will be served on Tiffany bone china.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Scientists from the University of Malaga in Spain and the Italian Institute of Technology have created a T-shirt that generates electricity based on the temperature difference between the human body and the environment. In other words, the difference between the heat generated by the human body while walking, running or playing sports and the colder ambient temperature can be converted into thermal energy. How can it be used? For example, charging your phone while wearing a high-tech T-shirt while running, or extracting energy in extreme situations, the researchers say.

A distinctive feature of the new type of clothing is the presence of tomato peel in it. To attach carbon nanoparticles (such as graphene and carbon nanofibers) that act as thermoelectric generators to a cotton T-shirt, scientists needed a so-called biological adhesive. To do this, they made a liquid solution from tomato peels and carbon nanoparticles, which they then sprayed onto a T-shirt. The tomato mass easily penetrated the fabric, giving it electrical properties, and the resulting material turned out to be very resistant to washing. Experts note that tomato peels are a cheap industrial by-product, and this unusual use not only gives them a second life, but also solves the waste problem. Researchers are currently improving the T-shirt, trying to make it completely resistant to washing and ironing.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Roskontrol specialists conducted a study of the quality of butter, which is presented on the Russian market, and shared disappointing results - more than 60% of products did not pass the test and ended up on the black list. Of the 36 samples of butter assessed by experts, only 9 were considered to be of high quality. The researchers' main complaints were about the fat composition of the product - in most samples this composition did not correspond to milk fat, which indicates falsification. Some manufacturers also had a discrepancy between the actual and declared fat content of butter. Experts do not recommend purchasing products from little-known brands at suspiciously low prices, since in this case there is a high risk of running into a low-quality product.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

On February 25, the traditional Pancake Race dedicated to Maslenitsa will take place in the British city of Olney. The tradition of the holiday dates back to 1445 - it is believed that at this time one townswoman was so carried away by preparing pancakes that she arrived late for the service in the parish church. The woman had to run to work with a frying pan in her hands, turning over pancakes along the way. The legend stuck, and locals turned it into one of their favorite pastimes. Women living in Olney can now take part in the Pancake Race, running a distance of 380 meters in traditional housewife attire with an apron and headdress. Of course, at this time the women should have a frying pan with pancakes in their hands, which must be tossed as many times as possible during the race. The race is immediately followed by a church service where prizes are awarded to the winners.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Spanish startup Prime Roots has launched an all-vegetarian bacon product, positioned as an excellent source of protein. It is made from mushroom mycelium, which experts say requires minimal resources to grow and yet contains much more protein than plants used as meat alternatives. Another advantage of mushroom mycelium is that it is tasteless, so there is no need to mask any off-flavors, as is often the case with plants. Thanks to its universal taste and texture, mycelium can be used to create any meat or seafood substitutes, the developers say. To prepare bacon, the mycelium is boiled in small batches, then cut into strips, like bacon, and smoked, acquiring a characteristic smoky aroma. Vegetable and coconut oils give vegan bacon its butteriness. It is noted that the new product is perfectly absorbed by the body, does not contain allergens and GMOs, and also has a delicious taste. A 240g package of bacon costs $9.99.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

The traditional Long Sausage Festival was held in Kaliningrad, where you could try a variety of meat delicacies and have fun. The event began with a ceremonial “sausage procession”, and the main treat of the holiday was a 30-meter-long sausage weighing 100 kg and 20 cm in diameter, which was produced by a local meat processing plant. In total, about 500 kg of sausages were sold at the festival, including sausages prepared according to ancient recipes. The event was attended by more than 2000 people. It is worth noting that the Long Sausage Festival is one of the five best winter gastronomic festivals in Russia.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

From February 23 to 25, the Italian city of Ivrea will host the traditional Battle of the Oranges, or Ivrean Carnival (Carnevale di Ivrea) - one of the craziest and most anticipated events in Italy. This unusual tradition, which dates back to 1808, is a three-day festival that annually attracts more than 100,000 spectators. As the name suggests, the combatants mercilessly throw oranges at each other. The event simulates the civil war between Napoleonic troops and the people of Ivrea rebelling against the oppressive government, with oranges playing the role of arrows. Through an exciting outdoor event, spectators have the chance to relive one of the most pivotal moments in Italian history. During the three days of celebration, about 350 tons of oranges are usually consumed. The Battle of the Oranges is accompanied by colorful carnival processions, competitions, as well as performances by musical and folk groups.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

The rare pink-red-fleshed kiwifruit, recently unveiled by New Zealand kiwifruit producer Zespri, will be available for sale later this year. You will be able to try the new product only in New Zealand, but even here it will be sold in limited quantities. Experts say it will take them about two years to grow enough fruit for customers. In the future, red kiwi will go on sale in Asia. It is known that red kiwi will cost a quarter more than traditional green kiwi. The unusual color of the fruit was achieved thanks to the increased content of anthocyanins - pigments and antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular and cognitive health. It is noted that red kiwi has an incredibly sweet taste with a berry undertone and a very thin peel. People who have already tried it found the new product simply delicious.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

British archaeologists from the Oxford Archeology organization, during excavations in the city of Aylesbury (England, Buckinghamshire), discovered four chicken eggs in a swampy earthen pit, which are believed to be 1,700 years old. The eggs were very fragile, so three of them cracked, releasing a foul odor, but experts managed to save the fourth egg. Archaeologists believe that the waterlogged pit may have been used by the Romans as a so-called “wishing well.” For obvious reasons, the Romans associated eggs with rebirth and fertility, so they probably threw the eggs into the pit to make wishes for the gods of the underworld to grant them. According to experts, the pit was originally intended for malting grain for the purpose of subsequent brewing (from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD), after which other uses were found for it.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Vegan meat alternatives have become increasingly popular in recent years, but despite the growing variety of such products on the market, no one has yet been able to accurately recreate the texture of meat, as it is quite difficult. It seems that the exception is the new product from the Spanish startup Novameat from Barcelona - the beef steak they created was called the “most realistic” plant-based steak, as it very realistically imitates the texture and appearance of real meat. The product is made from peas, seaweed and beet juice, which are extruded into fine fibers to mimic muscle tissue. Steak production is based on a patented micro-extrusion technology, which can produce fibers with a diameter of 100 to 500 microns and recreate the structure of real meat by interweaving muscle fibers and fat.

According to the developers, the new steak will appear in some restaurants in Spain and Italy this year, and other countries will be able to try it in 2021. Today, the production of 50 g of vegetable steak costs $1.5, but in the future the Novameat company intends to reduce the cost of its product. There are also plans for next year to launch a device that will produce 50 kg of steak per hour.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Jackfruit, or Indian breadfruit, is a relative of the fig and has become incredibly popular in recent years due to its ability to be used as a meat alternative in vegetarian and vegan cooking. In addition to its taste, the fruit is widely valued for its abundance of vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients. Recently, the American company MBF Brands released the world's first vodka with jackfruit called Slapjack. Vodka is distilled from corn, distilled 6 times, filtered 3 times, after which natural jackfruit juice is added. The flavor of Slapjack Vodka is described as juicy and tropical, with notes of mango, banana, pineapple, orange and peach. The drink can be served on its own or added to cocktails.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Roskontrol conducted a study of crab sticks, evaluating the products of four brands that are preferred by Russian consumers. All samples demonstrated protein content that did not meet standard standards, which does not have the best effect on the nutritional value of crab sticks. In addition, some samples had excess levels of starch and glutamic acid (a flavor enhancer), with three brands receiving flavor criticisms due to the presence of sweet and astringent notes and a distinct flavoring odor. The appearance of crab sticks did not cause any complaints from experts. Based on the results of the study, Roskontrol recognized all products as safe, added two samples to the black list, and one sample to the list of products with comments. Only one brand of crab sticks was recommended for purchase.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Dutch startup Meatable has launched laboratory-cultured pork production as the swine flu epidemic reduces global supplies of the product by a quarter, causing the cost of meat to rise. The company has already raised $10 million to implement its project. Most startups these days are developing artificial beef, making Meatable a significant standout among its competitors. A new way to produce meat cells without having to kill animals involves taking tissue samples from pigs, modifying those tissues into pluripotent stem cells, which have the ability to turn into any type of cell in the body, and then culturing those cells into muscle and fat tissues. with which you can create pork. This year, the startup Meatable plans to develop a bioreactor to create cultured pork, and plans to launch a commercial plant in 2025 that will produce thousands of kilograms of meat. The company notes that the production of cultured meat grown in a laboratory requires 96% less water and 99% less land than in the case of agriculture.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Airports are known to have a significant environmental impact, but San Diego International Airport recently demonstrated its sustainability efforts by partnering with nearby Ballast Point Brewery to make beer using purified water from airport air conditioners. About 380,000 liters of condensate are collected here annually. Drinking the condensation dripping from huge air conditioners may not seem like the most attractive idea, but airport officials say they have taken all necessary steps to clean and disinfect the water. The result of the joint efforts was the Kölsch called SAN Test Pilot - a light and fresh drink with notes of ripe fruit and an alcohol content of 5.8%. It is noted that the main goal of the specialists was to create beer with an emphasis on the water used, and not on hops.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

Japanese bakery Panya offers its customers funny and extremely cute buns made in the shape of the fluffy buttocks of corgi dogs. The buns are made from rice flour and filled with apple jam and custard. As a result of baking, the buns acquire a shade remarkably similar to the fur of a corgi, and a small tail and paws made of dough, decorated with dark chocolate or food coloring, add realism. After the buns have cooled, bakers lightly cut them down the center to ensure maximum anatomical similarity.

Svetlana Popova

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Polar Cafe, located in Taipei, Taiwan, has managed to win over customers with its coffee drinks decorated with adorable marshmallow polar bears. In addition to drinks featuring a polar bear holding a tiny cookie on its paw and a bear floating on an ice floe, the cafe also offers themed drink decorations - a Christmas bear with a red nose and a candy cane hanging from a cup, and a bear holding a Taiwanese mooncake on its paw. which is usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. All marshmallow bears are made by hand, so adding such a stylish decoration to your drink is not a cheap pleasure - you will have to pay $3.6 for it.

Svetlana Popova

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Californian winery Rodney Strong Vineyards in Healdsburg (USA) suffered serious losses as a result of an unfortunate incident when a tank of red wine opened at the vineyard and its entire contents flowed into a local river. The winery reportedly lost nearly 380,000 liters (450,000 bottles) of Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The leak was caused by the accidental opening of a door near the bottom of the tank, causing all the wine to flow into the site's sewer system, degrading the water quality of a tributary river that flows into the Pacific Ocean. Representatives of the winery are deeply saddened by the current situation and are currently conducting an internal investigation to prevent similar incidents. The leak is considered by experts to be a mechanical error, not a human error. Rodney Strong Vineyards has not released the cost of the spilled container of wine, but it is known that the loss will be in the millions of dollars.

Svetlana Popova

website "Culinary Eden"

potatoes, smoked sausage

Rice and chicken are a wonderful combination. And chicken wings baked with rice in the oven are very tasty! When baked, rice is imbued with the aroma of chicken and spices - as a result, it acquires an interesting and rich taste. Serve this dish for dinner or lunch!

chicken wings, rice, carrots, onions, vegetable oil, salt, cumin, curry, garlic, ground pepper, bay leaf, water

With just two ingredients - potatoes and smoked sausage - you can prepare an original and very tasty dish. When baked with sausage, potatoes are imbued with an appetizing smoky aroma. This dinner or lunch will please everyone without exception!

potatoes, smoked sausage

A hearty and tasty bulgur dish with meatballs, green peas and green beans. Soaked in the juices of vegetables and meat, bulgur turns out crumbly and rich. Cumin and curry add a nice flavor. You prepare both a meat dish and a side dish for it at once. And all in one pan!

bulgur, minced meat, frozen green peas, green beans, onions, carrots, curry, cumin, parsley, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper...

Pork ribs according to this recipe are marinated in honey-soy sauce with onions and spices, and baked in a “sleeve”, which allows the spicy marinade to completely saturate the meat. The ribs turn out juicy, soft, with a wonderful aroma of spices - it’s very tasty!

pork ribs, onions, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, cumin, ground paprika, ground turmeric, coriander

Chicken drumsticks baked in the oven with buckwheat and vegetables are an excellent dish for an everyday lunch or dinner. Both the chicken and the side dish are prepared at the same time. Chicken drumsticks are juicy and very tasty due to preliminary marinating in sour cream, and buckwheat porridge is crumbly, aromatic, soaked in the juices of meat and vegetables.

chicken legs, buckwheat, carrots, onions, sour cream, garlic, water, sunflower oil, suneli hops, salt, ground black pepper, dill

This interesting, juicy dish is prepared from two types of mushrooms, green beans with the addition of green peas, onions and carrots. A great addition to any side dish! The dish can be prepared all year round - out of season we use frozen beans and peas.

green beans, frozen green peas, fresh champignons, fresh oyster mushrooms, onions, carrots, tomato juice, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil

An interesting and very successful recipe for jellied pie dough. Today I will try to make a pie with meat balls. See the recipe and repeat for good health!

minced meat, onion, salt, ground black pepper, Chinese cabbage, parsley, eggs, kefir, flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, butter, starch...

Very tasty, one might even say luxurious, baked meat with glaze. A win-win option for the main dish on the holiday table!

I love recipes like this - a hearty and tasty family lunch or dinner is ready in one pan in 40 minutes without much effort on my part. The pasta is saturated with the juice of tomato sauce made from chicken hearts and vegetables, and the offal is soft and juicy.

chicken wings, rice, carrots, onions, vegetable oil, salt, cumin, curry, garlic, ground pepper, bay leaf, water

Chicken schnitzel breaded with cheese and homemade breadcrumbs is a very tasty and quick to prepare dish. The chicken fillet turns out soft, with a crispy cheese crust. You can prepare the meat for this dish the night before, but cook it the next day.

chicken fillet, hard cheese, white bread, eggs, flour, ground paprika, curry, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil

Great for a quick snack. Guests won't take me by surprise.

Cauliflower in the oven is an excellent side dish for meat or an independent dish for vegetable lovers. Cauliflower is baked with garlic, turmeric and three types of ground pepper. The cooking process is simple and does not take much time. Spiced baked cauliflower will be the highlight of any lunch or dinner!

cauliflower, ground turmeric, ground paprika, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, salt, sugar, garlic, vegetable oil

Many people love potato pancakes with meat filling (witches), but no one has yet said that they love to stand at the stove and fry them! In today's recipe I will try to combine all the usual ingredients and somehow make my life easier. A large pancake baked in the oven in the form of a roll stuffed with minced meat - for the whole family!

potatoes, minced meat, onions, garlic, dill, sour cream, eggs, flour, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper

Stewed chicken liver in tomato and sour cream sauce is prepared very quickly. The liver turns out juicy and tender, and marjoram makes it more flavorful. This hearty and tasty dish can be called universal - most side dishes go well with it.

A very easy to prepare dish - cabbage baked with chicken in the sleeve. It will take literally 10 minutes of your time, the oven will do the rest. Vegetables and chicken are stewed in their own juice. The meat and cabbage are juicy, soft and flavorful. In addition, cabbage will serve as a wonderful side dish.

Croquettes made from boiled beans and grated cheese are an excellent snack, either on their own or as an addition to vegetable salads or meat dishes. Breaded croquettes are deep fried, turning out golden brown and tender inside, with a bright cheese aroma. Try cooking!

white beans, hard cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, lettuce

When you're tired of regular sandwiches and want to diversify your morning menu, try toast with scrambled eggs and cheese. This is an excellent option for a balanced breakfast, a “Two in One” dish - a hot sandwich and scrambled eggs at the same time. A minimum of ingredients and effort, and a spectacular breakfast is guaranteed!

bread for toast, eggs, hard cheese, salt, ground black pepper, butter

A quick and easy way to make Asian-style roast pork. The meat is first quickly fried until golden brown, then with onions, then stewed with the addition of sesame seeds and soy sauce. The hassle is minimal, and the meat turns out very appetizing - caramel-golden, tender and piquant in taste.

A hearty and easy-to-prepare bean dish that is perfect for both Lenten and everyday meals. Beans are stewed in tomato sauce with onions, carrots and spices, and acquire a rich taste and appetizing aroma. And the capsicum gives this dish a little heat.

Another way to cook chicken wings in an original and tasty way is to bake them in coconut flakes. This crispy breading allows the chicken meat to retain its juiciness and adds a light, pleasant aroma to the dish.

chicken wings, coconut flakes, mayonnaise, adjika, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, sauce

Stewed cabbage with chicken hearts in tomato sauce is an excellent hearty dish for a homemade lunch or dinner. In addition, chicken hearts are cheaper than meat, but the dish turns out to be very worthy.

white cabbage, chicken heart, onion, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, butter, vegetable oil, water, salt, herbs, ground black pepper...

Meatballs are a very convenient meat dish that goes with any side dish. I propose to diversify this dish by adding oatmeal to the meatballs and baking them in a creamy cheese sauce with spices. The meatballs turn out very tender and flavorful.

minced meat, cream, onions, carrots, hard cheese, oat flakes, soy sauce, herbs, salt, ground black pepper, water, sunflower oil

Marinate chicken breast in soy sauce and honey. You can bake it in the oven or on the grill. Just three ingredients, a minimum of your time, and the result will look like you spent the whole day in the kitchen!

“Pizza” on bread can be prepared in the morning for a hearty breakfast or when you don’t have time to fuss with dough. The filling can be anything, but I prefer to make this pizza with half-smoked sausage and cheese.

eggs, milk, loaf, sausage, hard cheese, ketchup, salt, vegetable oil, herbs

A casserole of vegetables and meat is a wonderful two-in-one dish. The meat and onions for this casserole are pre-fried, and the potato slices are boiled briefly, which allows them to be completely baked.

beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, vegetable oil, hard cheese, sour cream, butter, dill, salt