- U -
 

Ugli Fruit - Also called Uniq Fruit. It is called Ugli fruit because it is that. Learn all about this delicious fruit.

- V -

 

Vegemite - A Vegemite sandwich to an Australian kid is the equivalent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to an American kid - but the taste is QUITE different! Learn about this famous Australian food.

Vegetable Buying Guide - Buying tips on vegetables

Learn all about different vegetables:

Verjus, Verjuice - Because verjus is made from wine grapes and shares the same acid-base as wine, it is an elegant and delicate alternative to vinegar and lemon juice as it is  “wine friendly” and will not distort the essence of the wine you serve.

Victoria Sandwich, Victoria Sponge, Victorian Cake - This simple cake was a favorite of Queen Victoria at her tea parties.

- W -
 

Water: 

Boiling Points of Water - How To Boil Water

Poaching vs. Simmering vs. Boiling

Boil Point Definition
 

Water - The Fountain of Youth! - For thousands of years, people of all countries have been seeking a mythical fountain of youth.  If I told you that there is something that will give you beautiful glowing skin, diminish those fine lines and wrinkles, increase your energy level, and help your overall health, I bet you would be interested.
 

Health Benefits of Walnut Oil - Most of the research on the health benefits of walnuts has focused on consumption of the nut itself, although interest in walnut oil has grown over the last decade. The health benefits of walnuts and walnut oil are similar if the oil is unrefined, fresh (6 month shelf life), and uncooked.
 

West Coast Chowder, Clam Chowder - On the West Coast (California, Oregon & Washington), milk or cream is the key. The debate there is whether the chowder should be thick or thin.
 

Living in a Wheat-Free World - Wheat Sensitivities and their Implication for our Daily Bread - Wheat is a staple of North American life that is both highly nutritious and inexpensive.  It's also one of the top eight food allergens. Wheat shares this dubious distinction with the likes of peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, and soy. Though true wheat allergies are rare (less than one-half of one percent of the adult population), wheat and gluten intolerance are much more common and affect up to 15 percent of the population.
 

Whoopie Pies - Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Learn all about the Whoopie pie. Be sure and check out the easy-to-make recipe.

Wine - How To Successfully Taste Wine - Wine Tasting Basics

Wine - Cooking with Wine - Cooking with wine can be a pleasure and an enhancement to good food and a fine meal! When wine is heated, the alcoholic content as well as sulfites disappears, leaving only the essence imparting a subtle flavor.
 

- Y -
 

Yeast in Bread Making - Yeast is a tiny plant-like microorganism that exists all around us - in soil, on plants and even in the air. It has existed for so long, it is referred to as ‘the oldest plant cultivated by man.  Learn about the differences in yeast.

Sourdough Starter - Some sourdoughs are over a hundred years old. The starter (or sometimes called a sponge) is a flour and water mixture that contains the yeast used to rise the bread. Learn how to start your own starter.
 

Yoga - An Old Way of Getting a New Body - While yoga doesn’t claim to be a cure-all, a regular yoga practice enhances well-being (both physically and emotionally) by relieving tension and restoring energy flow and balance. Health benefits include stress relief, strengthening and toning, increased range of motion ,and improved functioning of internal organs. Yoga is accessible to everyone and it is also great fun!

Yoga - Fitness and Weight Loss
As anyone who watches late-night television can attest, there are no shortage of “innovative” new weight loss programs out there. Numerous infomercials tout the benefits of expensive machines, videos, and pills, all of which are “guaranteed” to help us lose weight and look better. However, there’s another form of exercise that offers these same benefits, as well as countless others. “It” is yoga, and while you probably have heard of it, you may not be aware of just how powerful this ancient practice can be.