Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Flan
One of the most well known desserts from Mexico is the flan. This sweet custard covered in caramel sauce is simple and elegant. It is loved by everyone, rich or poor; young or old. It comes with an interesting history that dates back to ancient Rome. Way back when, the Romans began to keep chickens on hand for eggs and meat. When they needed something new to do with all the eggs, they turned to Greece and developed a recipe for custard. The Romans made their custards savory instead of sweet.
Versatile Pumpkin
Pumpkins are a specific type of squash in North America that is usually orange in color. In some places, however, any winter squash can be called a pumpkin. While this may be a bit confusing for those of us in North America, it is refreshing to know that there are more things to do with a pumpkin than carve it or make it into a pie.
