Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

How Popular Are Anchovies On Pizza?

Anchovies get a big thumbs-down from a significant majority of American pizza lovers, according to a survey by YouGov. Sixty-one percent said anchovies are their least favorite pizza topping, followed by eggplant, artichokes, broccoli and pineapple, according to a YouGov survey. Are anchovies a popular pizza topping? Despite their longstanding history, though, anchovies are not […]

Which Italian Pizza Has Anchovies?

Pizza Napoli. My daughter, granddaughter and husband often request Pizza Napoli, which is what we call a Margherita pizza topped with anchovies and capers. This pizza is often called a different name or it may come with black olives as well as the anchovies. What is a pizza with anchovies called? Based on the classic […]

Why Are Farmers Growing Broad Beans?

“Broad beans are central to our mixed farming operation, providing soil fertility benefits and fodder for finishing our lambs and yearling cattle.” The start to this season has been very favourable for dryland cropping of wheat, canola and broad beans. Why are UK farmers growing broad beans? Farmers in the UK and EU should grow […]

Are Broad Beans Nitrogen Fixers?

The harsh reality is that if you sow a patch of broad beans in your vegetable patch, they are very unlikely to be fixing nitrogen in the soil. But why? Only specific types of bacteria around plant roots have the ability to convert nitrogen to a form that is ‘bio-available’ to plants (ie. a form […]

Can I Eat Regular Salmon As Sushi?

Yes. Raw salmon is a popular ingredient in many dishes all over the world — sushi, for example, is notable for its raw salmon offerings like sashimi. If you’re ever in the Nordic regions of the world, you can enjoy a hearty raw salmon, salt, sugar, and dill appetizer called gravlax. But raw salmon is […]

Where Are The Best Anchovies In The World?

Produced in Portugal, La Gondola Anchovies are some of the world’s best; full of flavour, depth and with that beautiful pink hue typical of fine anchovies. What country has the best anchovies? The best anchovies in the world come from the Iberian peninsula, particularly from L’Escala on the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia, where the little […]

Are White Anchovies Really Sardines?

Anchovies are slightly smaller in size and have dark, reddish-grey flesh. Sardines are larger with white flesh. Sardines’ flavor is also less intense than that of anchovies, especially canned varieties.Nutrients in sardines and anchovies. Sardines Anchovies Vitamin D 48% of the DV 17% of the DV Are anchovies sardines? They’re entirely different species. Anchovies (Engraulis […]

Is It Hard To Catch Northern Pike?

The northern pike is one of Minnesota’s largest and easiest fish to catch. Found in in nearly every Minnesota lake and river, the northern pike is a voracious predator known for powerful runs that strip line from your reel. Though somewhat challenging to fillet, the northern pike is excellent table fare. Is it easy to […]

Is Borage A Nightshade?

Borage (/ˈbʌrɪdʒ/ ( listen) or /ˈbɒrɪdʒ/; Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and has naturalized in many other locales. Borage Genus: Borago Species: B. officinalis Binomial name Borago officinalis L. Is borage poisonous? Although it has been suggested […]

Does Pickling Pike Dissolve Bones?

Does Pickling Fish Dissolve Bones? Yes, if you follow my step by step curing process, this will dissolve the bones in your fish. The most important thing is to give your fish time to soak in the salt and vinegar solution and then let the fish sit in the brine solution. Does fish bones dissolve […]

Is Salmon Eaten Raw?

Ways to Eat Raw Salmon Eating raw salmon is popular in many countries all over the world. In Japan, sushi and sashimi are traditional dishes that feature a variety of raw fish, including salmon. In Hawaii, eating raw salmon is common in the form of poké. Is salmon eaten raw or cooked? Salmon has many […]

Can You Eat Pike Liver?

For the liver and heart, although these tend to be small they are excellent pan fried in butter, some seasoning and serviced on toast. It is the fishermans, or chef’s privilege to do so, and they are very delicious. Is fish liver edible? Fish Livers Monkfish liver, also known as the “foie gras of the […]

What Can You Eat Cooked Salmon With?

If you’ve made a poached or simply roasted piece of salmon, it’s best to match the fish with some of its natural pairings like avocado and cucumber, lemon and capers, or the Thai trifecta of fish sauce, lime juice and, brown sugar. What is salmon eaten with? Your whole family will love it with cheesy […]

Is Beetroot A Root Or Leaf?

The beetroot is the taproot (bulb) portion of the beet plant. We are most familiar with the red beet, but there are countless varieties of beets, each with a particular flavor and nutrient profile. Is beetroot a root stem or leaf? Beets, carrots, radishes, sweet potatoes, and turnips are among the root vegetables. Asparagus and […]

What Pigment Makes Beetroot Red?

betalains. Beet root is a rich source of a group of red and yellow pigments known as betalains, comprising red-violet betacyanins and yellow betaxanthins. Betanin (75–95%) is the major constituent of red pigment and vulgaxanthin I, the principal pigment of yellow betaxanthin group. What is the red pigment in beets? The red beetroot (Beta vulgaris […]