Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Love-in-a-mist

    A flora commonly found in gardens, known for its intriguing aromatic scent, and the seeds of which were formerly used to sprinkle on top of cakes and cookies.  

  • Lotus

    This is a type of water lily that can be found growing in various regions across the world. It is often used as a vegetable in certain Oriental dishes, with the root of the plant being the part that is typically consumed.  

  • Long island oyster

    This term refers to any oyster that is cultivated either entirely or partially in the waters surrounding Long Island. It is often assumed that this designation indicates a particularly delicious variety, such as the Blue Point. However, the flavor of oysters can vary significantly depending on the salinity and other factors present in the waters…

  • London bun

    This pastry is a circular, sweet, and yeast-raised bun that includes small pieces of candied orange peel. It is typically glazed with a mixture of egg and sugar.  

  • Lomi

    To crush is a common method of preparing salted or smoked fish, such as cod or salmon. This technique involves mixing the fish with green onions, tomatoes, and other ingredients until they are thoroughly combined. The resulting dish is commonly known as lomi lomi.  

  • Lollipop

    This refers to a small piece of hard candy that is attached to the end of a short stick, commonly known as a lollipop.  

  • Loganberry

    X is a peculiar fruit that exhibits traits of both the blackberry and red raspberry, perhaps due to a natural hybridization process. Its physical appearance resembles the former while its hue and taste closely resemble the latter. Despite its exquisite taste, this fruit is rarely found beyond its native western states as it is highly…

  • Loaf sugar

    Crystallized sucrose, commonly in a coarse granular form, that has been compressed into a cube or rectangular shape.  

  • Llapingacho

    A savory patty of grated potatoes and cheese, immersed in a flavorful mixture of onions and tomatoes, culminating with a poached egg on top.  

  • Liverwurst

    A liver-based salami, closely resembling Braunschweiger in texture, albeit with a lower liver content and frequently subjected to smoking. Moreover, it is already cooked and suitable for immediate consumption.  

Got any book recommendations?