For the love of RAMEN!!!

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To say I like food is somewhat of an understatement. A million years ago I trained as a chef, then I studied nutritional medicine and now I teach cooking in a primary (elementary) school. I love everything about food, and when I teach, I teach the culture, the history and the social aspects of food, … Continue reading For the love of RAMEN!!!

What does UMAMI mean?

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Umami is a very misunderstood term in the West... although it has been understood for many years at a taste level by chefs and foodies alike. The usual translation is "pleasant savoury taste" or just savoury. It adds another taste to what was believed to be the four basics tastes of sweet, salty, bitter and … Continue reading What does UMAMI mean?