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Where food and drink come from — a reference guide

Towardia is a reference guide to food and drink, in our own words: where each product comes from, what it is for and how it connects to people, places and traditions. From Cheddar to Scotch whisky — every fact checked against its source.

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🥃SpiritsScotch, Irish whiskey, bourbon and gin: what they are distilled from, how they age, what the label means🧀CheeseCheddar, Stilton, Wensleydale and cheeses of the world: which milk, how they ripen, protected names🍵Tea & herbal infusionsDarjeeling, matcha, rooibos and herbal infusions: where they grow, how to brew and choose them🍷WinePort, sherry, champagne and the wines of Europe: grapes, regions and appellations🍯Honey & beekeepingMānuka, buckwheat and lavender honey: varieties, protected names, bees and quality🥓Cured meats & charcuterieProsciutto, jamón and dry-cured sausages: how they are salted, smoked and aged, how to read the label🥛MilkMilk from cows to reindeer: what is in it, what is made from it, traditions and health🍝PastaSpaghetti, penne and ravioli: what pasta is made of, its shapes, sauces and protected names🍜NoodlesRamen, udon, soba and instant noodles: which flour, how they are made and cooked🎎Food traditionsChristmas pudding, Christmas markets and festive suppers: who eats what, when, and how to make it at home🫒OlivesOlive oil and table olives, from Kalamata to Tuscany: cultivars, regions and label terms🏷️Food labels & standardsPDO, PGI, TSG, best before, allergens and E numbers: what the words on a pack mean under EU law

Popular topics

🧀 Cheddar · 🧀 Stilton · 🧀 Wensleydale · 🥃 Scotch Whisky · 🥃 Irish Whiskey · 🥃 Bourbon whiskey · 🍸 Gin · 🍵 Darjeeling tea · 🌿 Rooibos · 🍯 Mānuka honey · 🍷 Port · 🍷 Sherry · 🧀 Parmesan · 🍖 Prosciutto di Parma · 🍷 Champagne · 🥃 Cognac · 🧀 Feta · 🍖 Jamón ibérico · 🍵 Matcha · 🌵 Tequila

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Theme of the week: Milk

🥛Types of milkFrom cow to reindeer: composition, benefits, value🧀Cheeses of the worldParmesan, feta, bryndza, sulguni and more🥣Fermented milk productsKefir, yogurt, kumis, matsoni, skyr🌍Dairy traditionsRegions, peoples and their dairy products🐄Dairy animalsWhich animals are milked and how their milk differs🚚The journey of milkFrom pasture to shop — step by step❤️Milk and healthCalcium, lactose, allergy, benefits and risks👷JobsWho works with milk🗺️Map of traditionsWorld regions, peoples and their products on a map⚖️ComparisonsKefir or yogurt, sour cream or cream, and more🍳RecipesCottage cheese, yogurt, ghee, paneer, butter — at home📜History of milkFrom domestication to Tetra Pak

Good to know

How to Read a Whisky and Cognac Label: Scotch, Bourbon, VS, VSOP, XO · How to Choose and Brew Tea: Types, Labels, Water Temperature, Time · How to Read a Wine Label: AOC, DOC, Reserva, Brut

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