Taste

You can tell by the name what sand fleas are – flea-like creatures that live in the sand. However, sand fleas are not even insects. They are crustaceans. In scientific terms, they are known as decapod crustaceans, which are similar to shrimp, crabs, and crayfish among others. Some might even call them beach hoppers or […]

Fish is both a delicious and nutritious alternative to other sources of protein that are available on the market. Among the thousands of different species of freshwater fish that can be farmed and raised all around the world, tilapia is one of the most common and widely consumed. Additionally, it is a well-liked option for seafood

Summer is the time for mangoes, ice creams, beach barbeques, and chamoy! If you never heard of the word “chamoy”, you are truly missing out.  This Mexican sauce/ condiment will truly change the experience of having food for life, as this sauce can be used in a variety of different ways on a variety of

Have you ever been through your neighborhood Asian farmer’s market and been intrigued by the bundles of fruit that are bright red and covered in spikes? Lychees, which may at first glance appear to be odd-looking fruits, are in fact a well-known summertime fruit in Asia.  It is a delightfully reviving summertime delicacy due to

Blackcurrants or black currants are small black berries from the woody Ribes nigrum shrub, part of the Ribes genus in the Grossulariaceae (gooseberry) family. There are many different varieties of blackcurrants including European and native American varieties. Blackcurrants have thin skins and very juicy and soft inners that also contain small seeds that you eat with