Sweet potato is a term that is often ambiguously used to refer to a range of tuberous vegetables. Recently when we wrote about Jerusalem artichoke (theory and recipes), some readers asked us if it was the same as sweet potato. It turns out that some people do refer to Jerusalem […]
Some say “pea risotto” and some say “rizi-bizi!” Though such risotto is eaten in many places, this name is often used for it in areas around the Adriatic Sea and in Eastern Europe, for example in Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria. The name rizi-bizi is a derivative of […]
As nature begins to wake up again and plants begin to thrive and grow, we find the best time of the year for collecting wild edible plants! Young shoots are often soft and succulent, with tastes that have not yet matured to bitterness and impressive nutritional content. One famous example […]
Oh, spring! Not only is this wonderful time of year when we finally pull ourselves out from winter and see the forests and nature coming alive again, but it is also the time of year when our lawns begin to fill up with an edible plant! Today, we are going […]
Thus far at Hungry Pumpkin, we have devoted ourselves almost exclusively to food. That all changes today! Today, we venture into the realm of drinks. You have probably noticed that we love unusual foods and combinations, and we intend to stick with that for our drinks. So, without further ado, […]
In Dalmatia (the coastal region of Croatia), potato with swish chard is a traditional dish, and among the most commonly served side dishes. In recent times it has been somewhat displaced by french fries, but those looking for a healthy ethnic dish will certainly not overlook it! Though people often […]
For many of us, fruits are probably associated with desserts while we think of vegetables in more savoury contexts. But have you ever tried a smoothie that had vegetables in it? Combining fruits and vegetables is actually very common in world cuisine. In Scandinavia, cranberry jams are used as side […]
For today’s meal we were feeling some summery vibes, and decided to make a nice, creamy soup with cauliflower and carrots, along with a main dish of a colourful pasta salad! Recipe, preparation, and price Quantity (g or ml) Price for 4 person (EUR) Soup Cauliflower 300 0,43 Carrots […]
Do you like Mexican food? Do you also find the abundance of terms that seemingly refer to almost identical foods confuse and embarrass you? Not to worry, Hungry Pumpkin has got your back, so today we are going to take a brief look at these different terms in Mexican cuisine […]