Rice originated in either India or China. It has always been the major grain of the civilized world and quickly replaced ancient grains...

Dried fruits are important in Middle Eastern cuisine. The most prized are figs, but apricots come in at a close second. Dried fruits were...

Mastic is a resin that is extruded from the pistachio tree. It is seen as small drops letts shaped like tears and is often called "Tears...