Food and Drinks

Bento boxes are compartmentalized lunch boxes that first popped up in Japan in the Kamakura period (from 1185 to 1333). Quill created this infographic on the history of the bento box, tips for buying a bento lunch box, and what to include in each compartment.  

Choosing local produce, eggs, dairy, meat, and more can help support local farm families, protect farmland, optimize taste, and nutrition, and decrease our carbon footprint. Ghergich teamed up with Zero Cater to create this infographic on making local food purchases. [via]

In season produce typically does not rely on the same waxes, preservatives, and chemicals used to preserve the appearance and flavor of out-of- season produce because it’s shipped from far away. Ghergich.com teamed up with Zero Cater to create this infographic to guide your produce purchases so you can enjoy vegetables that are fresher, tastier, and…

With a little patience, some know how, and 5 minutes, you can make yourself a rich, smooth cup of coffee that’s full of flavor and devoid of the sometimes burnt, chalky, bitter taste characteristic of many big-batch coffee brewers. We teamed up with Quill to create this infographic on French press brewing plus how to clean and maintain…

The sweet smell of grass, the company of the smiling sun and leisurely time spent with your friends and family over rounds of great food and wine. These are a few things that make Sunday afternoons memorable. Unsurprisingly many head to restaurants with panoramic views for lazy lunches and unwinding brunches. Luncheon with the spectacular…

Gifts from Santa, yummy treats and parties –yes you guessed right, it’s time to join the Christmas cheer. So are you ready to spread some Christmas joy? It is after all the season to get merry and indulge in your favorite calorie filled deserts. But if you or your friends are concerned about fitting into…

Are you in search of unique resorts and hotels? A place where there is accommodations for every family’s requirements and budget.  Tough there are numerous hotels, finding a best one that sinks with all requirements is a challenge. It is essential to always narrow down the search to top 3 hotels and further bring it…

Need an egg and your neighbor isn’t home? We baked up the idea of a guide to Cooking and Baking Substitutions with eReplacement Parts. This simple, yet incredibly helpful, guide shows you what items can be used as substitutions for common cooking and baking ingredients. Next time you run out of that key ingredient, follow…

Alcohol consumption in Russia stays among the highest in the world. According to the WHO 2011 report, annual per capita consumption was about 15.76 litres, fourth highest volume in Europe. Another dangerous trait of Russian alcohol consumption pattern was high volume of spirits compared to other consumed alcohol drinks. There’s a Russian saying that for…

In the U.S., grocery store sales are a $600 billion industry. With a few key players offering essentially the same product, the industry is dominated by the brands that know how to endear themselves to consumers. In a new study released to Adweek, Boston-based consultancy C Space homed in on consumer loyalty among the big…

Trying to eat healthy can often feel like an exercise in futility. What vegetables give me which nutrients? Are carbs good or bad? How much should I be eating? Do I need to count calories? Are any of these 14 diets I just read about in the past 14 minutes worth trying? What happened to…

Did you know that what you put in your body is reflected in everything? From your hair, to your skin, to your energy levels, what you eat has a big impact on you both physically and emotionally. If you adhere to a strict diet, such as eating lots of nutritious fruit and vegetables, you’ll definitely…

Tea is surely one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of United Kingdom, but coffee is getting more and more popular these days! We did some research on coffee drinking habits in the UK. Are they still more into tea? How do Brits compare to other European nations? And which…