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Learn how to grow parsley at home and have fresh spices all year round!

Learn how to grow parsley at home and have fresh spices all year round!

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is an aromatic herb that is widely used in cooking due to its distinctive flavor and many health benefits. Growing it at home is an excellent way to ensure that you always have fresh, quality seasoning on hand. In this article, we'll go through the step-by-step process of planting parsley from seed and also how to transplant seedlings already...

What's this Pokémon-shaped cheetos sold for over $80, 000!

What's this Pokémon-shaped cheetos sold for over $80,000!

Pokémon card collectors are used to seeing rare items fetch impressive prices. This time, however, it was a very different item that caught the market's fancy: a simple Cheetos in the shape of a Firecracker, nicknamed "Cheetozard", a mix of Cheetos and Charizard. Auctioned and sold for a sum in excess of 87,000...

Why does pee smell weird after eating asparagus?

Why does pee smell weird after eating asparagus?

After eating asparagus, many people notice a change in the smell of urine. This curious phenomenon has raised questions for generations. Let's find out together the scientific causes behind this unexpected effect.

What happens to the body when we eat fennel every day?

What happens to the body when we eat fennel every day?

Fennel is a vegetable valued both for its distinctive flavor and for its many beneficial properties. But what happens if we consume it on a daily basis? Let us examine together the potential effects of daily fennel consumption.

This expert says these fruits should never go in the fridge

This expert says these fruits should never go in the fridge

Think you're doing the right thing by putting all your fruit in the fridge? Think again! Some fruits lose their flavor, texture and nutritional quality when refrigerated too soon. Find out why you should never put bananas, avocados, mangoes, tomatoes and stone fruits in the fridge, and how to store them properly to enjoy their full flavour.

Global alert: the Cavendish banana threatened with extinction!

Global alert: the Cavendish banana threatened with extinction!

A staple of breakfasts and desserts, the Cavendish banana is now facing an unprecedented threat. A fearsome fungus, Panama disease, tropical race 4 (TR4), is endangering this variety, which dominates the world market. In the face of this danger, scientists and farmers are joining forces to try and preserve this emblematic fruit.

When the Monster Hunter Wilds video game sparks a craze for cheesy Naans!

When the Monster Hunter Wilds video game sparks a craze for cheesy Naans!

A game that literally makes your mouth water! Monster Hunter Wilds is the perfect example. While the franchise is famous for its intense combat and abundant universe, a much more unexpected element has recently captivated players: a simple culinary scene featuring a cheese bread inspired by cheese naan. This seemingly insignificant detail has caused a veritable frenzy in...

Why you should eat blueberries every day

Why you should eat blueberries every day

Among the many fruits with health benefits, berries stand out for their wealth of essential nutrients. Blueberries occupy a special place thanks to their high antioxidant, vitamin and mineral content. These little blue berries are recognized for their positive effects on chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular and cognitive health, as well as the...

Six delicious recipes that show why dates deserve a permanent place in your pantry

Six delicious recipes that show why dates deserve a permanent place in your pantry

Dates are that natural jewel that is becoming more and more important in our kitchens. Originating from date palms and with centuries of history behind them, they were not only basic in the diet of many desert cultures, but today they have become an essential ingredient in healthy cooking. And no wonder: their intensely sweet and spicy flavor is...

Are you still washing your raw chicken? Here's why you should stop immediately

Are you still washing your raw chicken? Here's why you should stop immediately

Many people think it's essential to wash raw chicken before cooking it, not least because of the pinkish liquid called "purge" found in the packaging. However, according to a culinary expert from Perdue Farms, this practice is not only unnecessary, but also potentially dangerous due to the risk of cross-contamination (Perdue Farms, source USDA)....