Chinese cuisine is a firm favorite here at Dishfolio, whether
it's from a local takeout, a fancy, high-class Asian restaurant or
our very own kitchens! China doesn't have a national dish because
it is such a vast and varied country, but at the …
Here at Dishfolio, we can't think of anything better than
relaxing with an indulgent, creamy dessert, and a pot de crème is
exactly that! Pots de crème date back to 17th century
France, but the custard-based desserts on which the pots de crème
…
There's nothing like a Panini for lunch on the go, but here at
Dishfolio we were surprised to find out that the Panini has a long
and complex history. A prototype for the modern Panini appeared in
an Italian cookbook from the 16th century, mean…
Here at Dishfolio, we think that there's no better way to
celebrate a Russian holiday than with some traditional Russian
cuisine. Russia is such a large, diverse country that it
doesn't have one national dish, but many of its dishes are h…
If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, then the waffle
is your best bet. However, we at Dishfolio were surprised to find
that waffles have been around for over 1000 years! The prototype of
the modern waffle was something called a "waf…
Here at Dishfolio, we love nothing better than celebrating a
true American classic, and that's exactly what S'mores are! S'mores
were invented in the first half of the 20th century.
Some sources claim that Girl Scouts invented S'mores, while ot…
On a hot summer's day, there's nothing better than a glass of
cool, crisp lemonade served over ice, but we at Dishfolio were
surprised to learn that people have been drinking lemonade for
thousands of years! An early type of lemonade was consum…
Here at Dishfolio, we love bananas all year round, so Banana
Lover's Day is a great opportunity to try something new with
bananas. This fruit was first grown in Papua New Guinea, and it is
thought that bananas were grown there as early as 8,000…
Many people think that nuts are just a quick snack, but we at
Dishfolio know that nuts are packed full of nutritional benefits,
making them a great choice any time of the day. The most popular
nut in the US is the peanut, which was first grown …
Here at Dishfolio, we love to try something new and exotic and
the Feast of Lanterns is the perfect time to do just that! This
festival has been celebrated in Japan for over five centuries, and
Buddhist temples all over the country become cente…
