I can’t count the times I witnessed my Mom pour a can of Campbell’s Soup into a pot as the start to a sauce or casserole. Now the soup super-power is newstalgizing its most-used soups as ready-made sauces, for the convenience-obsessed generations…Read More →
A post I recently came across begged me to ignore it – on general principles, as a profes-sional cook. But I had second thought about bringing you my take, as a sort of refresher on the basic issues addressed. I’ve chosen what I consider their most important items…Read More →
You may have heard it here first… Hijackers stole a whole shipment of Kit Kat candy bars somewhere between the factory in Italy and its ultimate destination in Poland. My quest-ion to them is, “How do you plan to ‘fence’ the haul?” Each bar is numbered…Read More →
A severely lopsided FFW menu this week! No SIDES, BEVS or DESSERTS! But a bumper crop of MAINS and EVENTS… Check out the new Value War menu items from KFC, Subway, Whataburger and Jack In The Box… And find the cheapest Big Arch in the US…Read More →
Previous learned studies have confirmed that eating late at might can disrupt your sleep. But new science suggests that cutting out the bedtime nibble can benefit your cardio and metabolic health. What’s the best time to stop eating at night?Read More →
I have – perhaps unfairly – criticized FOOD Network maven Ina Garten in the past. I’ve always thought her personality was a bit prissy, and definitely too Martha Stewart-ish to appeal to the average viewer. Me. But my eyes have been opened…Read More →
I’ve hard of adding certain substances to various culinary preparations as stabilizers. Gelatin for Whipped Cream. Cream of Tartar for Meringue. Now, there’s word of a hack that elevates your Scrambled Eggs way above the everyday…Read More →
I’ve previously related my own tale of woe over microwaving raw, dry carrots. And I’m sure many of you out there have similar stories you could tell. You need moisture to microwave. But now, microwave frying may be a reality…Read More →