…Would still taste like a Hash-brown. But McDonald’s is apparently taking to heart the old maxim that we eat first with our eyes and – desperate to preserve it’s share of the Burger market – is careening down a dizzy slope trying every option to re-purpose its core menu items…Read More →
Kimchi is Korea’s National Dish. Koreans eat it with almost every meal and it’s regarded as their go-to Pickle, Salad and, generally, their source of hot flavours. For something with such an exotic, complex flavour, it’s deceptively easy to make. And, if you’ve never tried it, you really should!Read More →
This is one of my favourite Asian Dishes! It’s quick and easy and infinitely adjustable for heat and sweet to suit your particular palate. And you can serve it in a wide variety of ways. As with many Asian dishes, where much of the flavour is contributed by various Sauces, the secret is in the Marinade!Read More →
We’ve heard a lot recently about eating cereal for breakfast. Excluding ancient and venerable Oatmeal, many cereals have come in for criticism – especially the supermarket brands that are mostly sugar. But, now, Science has identified how a compound in natural cereals that looks promising…Read More →
Menu Madness Season is stretching itself – like the tropical storrn season in the Atlantic – to new lengths this year. You’ll remember the giant Taco we featured at the start of Madness Season coverage. Now, there’s an even bigger Burrito on the All-American eating-challenge horizon…Read More →
We’ve periodically informed you of the ways manufacturers reduce the size of their products but leave the packaging the same to fool you into thinking you’re still getting the same amount of product for the same price. Well, the Jams and Jellies sector has launched new dirty little scam…Read More →
Larb, also known sometimes as Laab, is a true Thai Classic. It has many analogues in other Asian cuisines and it’s a great vehicle for recipe embellishment. If you aren’t a fan of hot-hot-hot food, you can easily amend the Thai Chili Pepper content without ruining its unique flavour…Read More →
Let’s take a trip to Asia for a few ‘Classic Dishes’ posts and find out how easy it is to make some of your favourite Eastern foods! One of the Classic Asian Dishes I always try, as a way to benchmark a new Asian eatery, is Hot & Sour Soup. It’s a simple dish, but the balance of hot and sour is crucial!Read More →