Expedition To Indonesia II: Ingredients In Abundance!
Yesterday, we tried to convey an idea of how huge, varied and exotic the island nation of Indonesia and its culture really are. To get a clear picture of its national cuisines, we next must review the most interesting ingredients used in its foods – focusing on those which are not unknown in other cuisines…Read More →
Expedition to Indonesia: Huge, Diverse, and Spicy!
I hasten to point out that Indonesia is a far-flung land of islands – some only a few dozen square miles / km in area and others as vast as you could possibly imagine. Maybe bigger. Indonesia is the world’s largest island country, and the world’s fourth-most populous country.Read More →
Expedition to Mongolia! – The Epitome Of Exotic!
So… Sister Erin has been researching different cuisines and challenging me to choose from dishes recommended by natives, or at least folks who’ve visited the places. Learning about their traditional foods may be one of the best ways to get to know new, exotic cultures…Read More →
Study ‘Ratifies’ Link Between Heart Disease, Processed Meat!
We’ve been hearing from learned investigators for decades that there’s a dangerous link between of consumption of processed meats and development of heart disease. The experts have wavered back and forth about whether such a link exists and, if so, how strong it is. Until now…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Are Holiday Feasts Really About The Food?
Easter is here, and I’ve been put in mind of an old question that’s haunted me more and more over the past few years – about whether great family occasions, which I consciously associate with the food, aren’t really more about the people who were there when the memories were made?
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News!
Lots and lots of beverages, chips, fries and Pizza deals on the overall menu over Easter and beyond. There’s also a BK Breakfast Sammy coming back, and a BK France deal in which the Burger joint is giving out bags of fresh Potatoes to thousands of drive-thru customers…Read More →