Onions – the silent hero of kitchens Onions – are an essential ingredient in almost every household. Its Latin name is Allium cepa, and although it’s sometimes seen as a ‘background’ ingredient, it’s actually one of our most important staples. It was known and used in ancient Egypt, and was even revered as a sacred…
Cooking onions – the everyday hero The cooking onion, often referred to simply as the yellow onion, is one of the best known varieties of Allium cepa. It’s been with us since time immemorial, and while it doesn’t always take the spotlight on the plate, without it, the kitchen would simply be unimaginable. It’s in…
Garlic – the fragrant health bomb you can’t help but love Garlic (Latin: Allium sativum) has been one of the most popular ingredients in Hungarian and European cuisine for centuries. You may also know it as “tooth onion” or simply “onion”, but we like to call it garlic. 🌱 This aromatic plant originated in Central…
On what tree does the leek grow? Leeks, or leeks as they are known scientifically Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum , belongs to the onion family. An ancient plant, it was eaten in ancient Egypt – so much so that it was even found in the tombs of the Pharaohs! It has been a stalwart in…
Red onion – the tear-jerking kitchen star There’s no question that red onions are an essential addition to your kitchen if you love flavour, colour and versatility. Many people simply call it ‘mild onion’ (although not quite right), but you may also know it by other names such as salad onion or purple onion. The…
A real spring delicacy🧅 The spring onion🧅 is one of the most versatile, easy-to-love vegetables that can be used in any kitchen. The crunchy, slightly spicy little herb is not only a star in salads, it’s also the perfect crunchy snack for a sandwich – and even a friendly guest in your fridge if you…