History There are many myths surrounding the discovery of coffee as a stimulating beverage. The best known story is that … read more
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Wild cabbage (brassica or cruciferous vegetables) is one of most important cultivated plants in Germany and is a member of … read more
Legend has it that when the Virgin Mary was breastfeeding the baby Jesus a few drops of her milk fell … read more
During the Christmas season in particular, the smell of cinnamon is everywhere – for example, in Lebkuchen (a type of … read more
Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is mainly the main underground shoot of ginger – the ginger rhizome – … read more
Best purchased directly from the field but also from the supermarket, there is an abundance of locally-grown strawberries in June … read more