Limes

Limes

Whoa – limes are a riddle. Persian limes are not grown in Persia. Mexican limes originated in Malaysia. South Indian limes are sweet, not sour!

Dried figs

Dried figs

Dried figs are honey sweet, fruity and sort of figgy tasting, and a bit gritty, but that grittiness is a good attribute as it provides texture. The skin might look like elephant hide …

Pastry blender
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Pastry blender

There are some people who won’t make pastry because they hate getting dough under their fingernails. If that’s you, I’ve got just the tool!

Garlic is cheaper than the doctor

Garlic is cheaper than the doctor

Is garlic a cure-all? Is it strongest when used crushed or chopped? Does it keep the vampires away?

Porcelain ginger grater

Porcelain ginger grater

This is one of the most effective tools to grate ginger. Why is it so good?

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