Could ‘Poop Pills’ Treat Stubborn Allergies?
Researchers are postulating that a gut bacteria ‘transplant’ may be the key to treating, or even curing some common food-related allergies… But some may balk when they learn that the ‘cure’ entails swallowing bacteria from other people’s guts…Read More →
Basil: A Natural Anti-Depressant We Can All Use?
There’s something about Basil – some call it Italian mint’ – that makes it special. Its unique flavour works magic in a wide range of savoury recipes. And now, science has confirmed there’s something more. Basil may amplify anti-depressant propertiesRead More →
Sheet Pan Savouries: Pork Chops With Apples
When I was a child, in the 1950s and 60s, Moms across the Western World gave pork a lot more respect than cooks do today. We had a pork loin roast for Sunday Supper at least once a month. And pork chops weekly. But ‘The Other White Meat’ has been neglected shamefully in recent decades…Read More →
UPF Labelling Rules Could Cost Industry $14 Billion
That’s the estimate a new study places on what it will cost food makers to comply with new UPF labelling regulations that were re-cently enacted in California, and are pending across the US. That cost could be passed-on to consumers…Read More →
‘Cow’s Milk Without The Cow’ Could Save The Planet!
At least, that’s what researchers who’ve developed a cow-free milk ‘manufacturing’ technique in the lab are predicting. If it’s viable – and scalable – there could be major implications for the environment. Land and water use in particular!Read More →
Elevating Creamy Sauces: A 1-Can Secret!
This is one of those ‘tips and hacks’ that’s been dangling itself in front of us our whole culinary lives, but was missed. Maybe because it was too obvious! It’s a genius way to elevate any creamy sauce! And the more I think about it, the more I love it!Read More →
Sheet Pan Savouries: BBQ Tofu & What-Have-You
It’s the ‘back to work and school’ season, and recipe sites are pushing one-pot and sheet pan meals… Rightfully so! Today’s selection from the horde is a multifaceted study of the sheet pan ‘class’. As a bonus, it’s vegan, and good for you, too!Read More →
Sunday Musings: Is Hallowe’en A Dead Duck?
Hallowe’en took a dive during the COVID Crisis. And never really recovered. This year, the Hallowe’en Treat makers are in the middle of an unprecedented sales slump. And they’re trying harder than ever to promote the ‘holiday’…Read More →