Does garlic count as a spice?

Does garlic count as a spice? Though widely used as an herb or spice, garlic is botanically a vegetable. It offers a variety of health benefits and is a particularly pungent ingredient sure to spice up your favorite dish. Unlike other vegetables, it’s less commonly cooked on its own or eaten whole. What makes garlic […]

What is a popular sport in Israel?

What is a popular sport in Israel? Soccer just edges basketball as the most popular sport in Israel. The professional soccer league, with 12 teams in the top Premier League division, is followed closely in the media and attracts crowds of up to 20,000 people at games. Why is Israel not allowed in the Olympics? […]

Where did the first diamond come from?

Where did the first diamond come from? For 1,000 years, starting in roughly the 4th century BC, India was the only source of diamonds. In 1725, important sources were discovered in Brazil, and in the 1870s major finds in South Africa marked a dramatic increase in the diamond supply. Where was diamond formed? Diamonds were […]

What are pierogies made of?

What are pierogies made of? A pierogi is, simply, a filled dumpling. It’s made by wrapping a savory or sweet filling—popular fillings include meat, cheese, sauerkraut, potatoes, and fruits—in unleavened noodle dough, then cooking in boiling water or pan-frying. How are pierogies traditionally served? Traditionally pierogi are served with simple toppings: fried onions, lardons, melted […]

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