They are not an over-grown, monster banana. Plantains come from the Musa genus of the plant family, same as bananas do. However after that they are different species. Plantains have a higher starch content than bananas, are rarely eaten raw, are firmer and have a much lower sugar content. They originated in Asia, and [...]
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Cool and warming at the same time, ginger beer is a summertime delight. Originating in Britain, it is well known in East and West African former British colonies. This recipe is not alcoholic, but yeast gives it some fizz, and limes a citrussy tang, with just the right amount of sweetness. Stir it up with sugar cane twizzlers [...] I am still working my way through the Jack Aubrey / Steven Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. While they are sailing in the Indian waters they frequently have kedgeree served to them for breakfast. The origins of kedgeree are murky, but some say it originated in Scotland, was taken to India by Scottish soldiers in [...] |
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