One question I hear from folks who are just getting into home cooking for the first time is, “Why do I need both Baking Powder and Bak-ing Soda in my pantry?” Good question. And here are some equally good answers some budding pros didn’t even know…Read More →
As faithful readers will know… I’m not against little cheats – especially if they produce big returns! I’ve just been tweaked to a new tech-nique that can ‘newstalg-ise’ an endless list of ‘legacy’ daily-fave dishes while saving time and cash…Read More →
We’ve been bombarded over the past few years with reasons why the vaunted Mediter-ranean Diet is just about the best thing you can do for your body. But recently, challengers have surfaced. Now, it’s something called the AHEI…Read More →
I’ve called out the guy myself for his curmud-geonly ways and nasty manners in the past. But I’m happy to call out his latest band of detractors. How dare they criticise Gordon Ramsay for backing Mom’s ‘Clean your plate’ rule?Read More →
For years, I’ve been seeking the answer to a question that just wouldn’t leave me alone… And at the same time eluded me at every turn. What’s the secret to preparing Rice noodles – particularly delicate Vermicelli – without ‘mushing’ it?Read More →
A new poll suggests that the Trump Admin-istration’s Tariffs are going to leave them even worse off this year than inflation alone did last year. And the cost of food will be the single toughest economic challenge they’ll face…Read More →
Gold jewelry is automatically out of the ques-tion for most of us as a gift-giving option these days. But NOT for this specific item… Kraft is offering a very-limited-release real gold necklace celebrating both Mom and Kraft’s kind of ‘gold’…Read More →
In keeping with our longstanding policy of keeping tabs on the parallel universe of pet foods, we spotlight the 2025 list of Canadian Cities with the Happiest Cats – according to WHISKAS’ Cat Happiness Scale… Is your hometown in the top 10?Read More →