There’s a ‘secret’ to making Asian, African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes that most cooks not from those regions overlook when trying to learn those cuisines. But it’s an ‘open secret’ and, once I’ve revealed it, you’ll be surprised you’ve overlooked it for so long…
If there’s a dietary issue we’ve heard more about in recent years than the danger of consuming excess Sugar, it’s the danger of consuming excess Salt. I think it’s time to explore the role of Salt in our diets and bodies, and learn how to use it properly in our daily culinary routines…
Who would ever have thought to study the effects of Calorie reduction on already healthy people? The folks at Duke University Medical School did, and they made some interesting discoveries. Turns out that even the ‘healthy’ can be healthier if they cut just a few Calories…
I’ve been getting questions about what sort of Salad to make for the hottest summer days; something that goes with everything. Nah, that’s not so tough for someone like me, a supposed expert on food, to tackle, right? But the more you think about it, the harder it gets to choose one…
It’s been well known for decades that excess Sugar in our diets can contribute to the development of obesity and, in turn, the many health issues that condition can trigger or exacerbate. Now, new research has produced findings that address a number of Sugar-related concerns…
It’s going to be a hot, if not terribly long summer: Firehouse Subs and Taco Bell are revelling in Reaper Madness, and Panda Express is burning up in Asian Peppers. Burger King reprises Pulled Pork, and Starbuck’s revisits the Summer of Love with a new Tie-Dyed creamy, cold beverage…