We spotlighted Hoisin Sauce earlier in the week… And it is now our pleasure to bring you one of the easiest recipes you can undertake to demonstrate just what Hoisin can do for a simple piece of meat. Behold the Sticky Soy Steak Skewer!Read More →
It’s probably fair to say that the vast majority of Westerners are now aware of the dangers associated with consumption of excess salt. But a new study suggests that the currently approved one-size-fits-all medical advice for controlling salt does not fit all!Read More →
Maybe. And maybe that’s why nobody who’s involved is saying much, trying not to draw attention to case. Former Pepsi employee Richard Montanez may have lost his court bid to be formally recognised as the inventor of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos…Read More →
The Flamin’ Hot ‘custody battle’ continues… Self-proclaimed ‘inventor’ Richard Montañez and his former employer, Frito-Lay, were back in court last week as the battle entered a new round of appeals and counter claims. Millions in ‘compensation’ could be at stake…Read More →
80 per cent of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, international heart-health guide-lines are primarily based on research from high-income countries. One-size cardio health recommendations don’t fit all!Read More →
Travellers apparently tell their friends on returning from Japan, yet fail to mention it in travel guides or blogs… But one thing every Westerner notes is how ‘clean’ Japanese cities are! And they don’t even have trash barrels on the sidewalks…Read More →
Today we’re spotlighting an underappreciated Asian condiment: Hoisin Sauce. I can’t speak for everyone. But this ancient, sweet version of classic soy sauce has everything I want in an Asian condiment, cooking sauce or dip. Where’s it been hiding?Read More →
WARNING: I’m developing a perhaps-unnat-ural fascination with the old concept of ‘the sublime vs. the ridiculous’. Where do you draw the line? Especially when you’re tweaking re-cipes or playing around with creating your own? It’s not always easy to tell…Read More →