Photo of fresh garlic illustrates blog: "Is Garlic Good for Your Heart?"

Is Garlic Good for Your Heart?

Garlic can do wonders for your pasta or bread. But what about its health benefits? For example, Is garlic good for your heart? Keep reading to learn some interesting, science-backed facts about garlic. Is Garlic Good for Your Heart? Humans have been using garlic for thousands of years, and for good reason. In addition to…

Photo of furikake illustrates blog "Can Furikake Go Bad?"

Can Furikake Go Bad?

In a previous post, we talked about the history of furikake, a popular dry Japanese condiment. But can furikake go bad? Keep reading to discover the answer.  What Is Furikake? Simply put, furikake is dry seasoning that the Japanese love to sprinkle over foods like rice, fish, or vegetables. While the ingredients of furikake may…

Photo of a pile of sesame seeds illustrates blog: "Where Do Sesame Seeds Come From?"

Where Do Sesame Seeds Come From?

You know sesame seeds: after all, burger buns wouldn’t be the same without these tiny, slightly crunchy, oil-rich seeds. But where do they come from?  Where Do Sesame Seeds Come From? Sesame seeds come from an annual plant known as sesamum indicum, or benne.  Since antiquity, benne has been grown for its seeds, which are…