The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this past week issued a warning about – of all the things you’d figure were harmless – raw Cookie Dough. But the statement shows up some interesting associated issues you might not think about if you just read the headline…Read More →
Inspired by what friends had to say about my post on the dangers of wire Grill brush bristles getting into your food, I went looking for other grilling tips that may seem obvious to experienced outdoor chefs but may be new to those just getting into Canada’s National Culinary Sport…Read More →
It’s Canada’s national day and most businesses and government offices are closed, so Canadians can be with family, celebrate the uniqueness of their culture and fire up the old backyard grill! far be it from me to make specific suggestions as to your personal Holiday Grill Feast Menu…Read More →
We’ve all had breaded dishes at restaurants and bars. Veal Cutlets, Chicken Cacciatore, Torpedo Shrimp, Fried Oysters… But if you’re like I was the first time I tried to ‘Bread’ at home, you bombed. The Bread Crumbs didn’t stick. The meat dried out. Well, don’t let Breading scare you!Read More →
When you look at lists of trademark dishes from different countries around the world, you’ll find many entries for the ancient cultures and respectable lists for the European cultures, the New World indigenous cuisines and even the U.S. But when you look up Canada…Read More →
Make this father’s Day a great day for everyone in the family. Rather than getting all elaborate with dinner plans and preparations, give yourself a break and keep it simple. And, at the same time, give Dad what he really wants to eat on his big day. Go ahead, ask him. You might be surprised!Read More →
We’ve been revisiting some venerable culinary traditions centred on the ancient art of Pickling. One that does not appear in my Mom’s 1930s Domestic Science Text Book is the now-ubiquitous Mustard Pickle. It’s easy to make and adds unique zing to summertime Burgers! Read More →
Mars, the company that makes such iconic sweets as M&Ms, Snickers and Twix, has announced it will enter talks with other food processors and Fast Food purveyors to help reduce the sugar content of some all-star menu items. Everyone wonders what’s behind the apparently altruistic move…Read More →