Up to about this past year, I always thought ‘functional’ was a modifier indicting whatever it was associated with simply ‘worked’. Now I’m ultra-aware that the term also refers to in-gredients in manufactured foods that add nutritional value…Read More →
Most food lovers will already be familiar with classic German Spaetzle – the pasta/dumpling that goes with everything. But there’s another Deutscher dumpling that is equally famous – in Germany, at least. Behold the ancient and venerable Kartoffelklösse!Read More →
The old quasi-holiday, Hallowe’en, has waned in popularity over the first half of this decade. It stared with the complete shutdown of trick-or-treating during the COVID. And ‘civilians’ like you and me don’t realize what a blow that’s been to the candy sector!Read More →
I saw the headline of the source post of to-day’s offering and thought: “I’d love it, if this really works!” I usually eschew anchovies – because of their fishy taste. It was hate at first sight. But I might love them if I could have only the rich, earthy, umami part…Read More →
Potatoes originally came from Peru, where they’ve been eating them for thousands of years. The Spanish introduced them to the world. Now, almost every culture has adopted the potato. And Ireland celebrates the potato in more ways than any other…Read More →
This past week has been a tumultuous one for GLP-1 drugs. First, a new study that suggested they can improve longevity. And within days, another reported a link with a potentially fatal brain condition. Would you take GLP-1 meds regardless of the risk?Read More →
Fast Food Week goes dry this time around. No beverages literally, to speak of. But there are some nifty new mains and sides, and a bunch of new snacks to ponder. And we have a cur-ious cadre of eye-rolling, nutty novelty items for you, as well…Read More →
Can something as simple as a minor lifestyle reset help you live healthier – and longer? Researchers at an Argentinian neurological institute wanted to see how much culurally-targeted lifestyle coaching influenced the wellness of older folks…Read More →