Have you ever had a hankering for a leg of lamb or a bite of lamb chops, only to be put off by the price? There’s no sugarcoating it, lamb meat is a lot more expensive than chicken or fish or pork. But why does it have to be that way? For what reason is …
Otoro is the fattiest part of tuna. It is much sweeter than the rest of the tuna, and because of the fat content it melts in your mouth. The highest quality of otoro is obtained from bluefin tuna. Because of its unique flavor and scarcity, it is usually the most expensive tuna. Top quality otoro …
Kopi Luwak is a coffee that comes from excretions of the civet cat. It is mainly produced in Indonesia and is the most exclusive coffee in the world. It was discovered by farmers in the nineteenth century. Indonesian natives realized that the coffee beans in civet cats’ feces looked exactly the same as the ones …
Matsutake is a coveted type of mushroom. They grow from September to January and are also known as pine mushrooms. The taste of a matsutake mushroom is earthy, sweet, and notably spicy. Matsutake mushrooms also have a very strong scent, and are popular for their smell as well as their taste. They are infamously expensive …
Mushrooms today are becoming more and more popular. They’ve become quite the delicacy in fine dining restaurants and forging has boomed in the past 5 years. Because of their specific timelines and how tricky they are to find and identify, mushrooms definitely aren’t the cheapest when it comes to buying them by the pound. Every …
Pine mushrooms- or matsutake mushrooms, are a highly sought after Japanese mushroom. They grow in East Asia, Europe and North America. Unlike many other mushrooms, pine mushrooms can be eaten raw and are known for their meaty flavor and spicy odor. They are a great source of vitamin B, protein, copper, potassium, zinc, and selenium. …
Escargot, the french term for “edible snail”, is widely known as a French Delicacy. But, although they may seem to have a monopoly on exotic foods like this now, they were certainly not the first. Humans have been eating snails since at least Roman times, which can be proven by the shells excavated in those …
Believe it or not, oysters used to be very inexpensive. In England in the 18th century, a person could buy 4 oysters for the price of a loaf of bread. These days, a pound of oysters will cost between $25 and $30 per pound. The oyster industry has changed ever since poor environmental conditions killed …
There is nothing quite like that first sip of coffee in the morning to start your day. Coffee is a beverage that is quite popular for helping people feel less tired while increasing energy levels. It can also improve the body’s metabolism and productivity so no wonder it’s a household favorite. We’re delving into a …
The most expensive and rarest kind of coffee in the world is from elephant waste. Yes, that’s correct, this fancy coffee goes from beans to elephant waste to inside your cup. Don’t worry, it’s completely safe to drink. Not many people will be drinking the coffee because of the price, no matter how famous it …