Here’s a frivolous post about an extremely frivolous topic. Actually, it’s about ‘frivolousness’ as the new leading concept in menu evolution among restauranteurs across the developed world. Does that sound like an over-hyped, too-sweeping statement? Consider, then, the Grilled Doughnut…Read More →
Pizza Purveyors have been experimenting with new toppings and crust configurations for the past couple of years, in an ongoing attempt to raise their brand profiles in an ever-more-competitive market niche. It’s Pizza Hut’s turn, now, and they’re rocking some food-forward ingredients…Read More →
We’ve touched on this issue before, talking about Pizza Perfectionist Prudery when it comes to the insistence of so-called Pie Purists on using only fresh tomatoes, crushed by hand, in their best Red Sauces. Now, the issue of Frozen vs. Fresh is raising its contentious head once again…Read More →
If you are into food at all – and you must be if you read my blog! – you’ll already know that ‘Pizza’ is part of the culinary culture of many countries around the world. I just wonder where you draw the line? When it is not Pizza anymore, but some other Flat Bread treat entirely?Read More →
Okay… If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to make your Holiday Fruitcakes. Baking them now gives you a full two months before Christmas and New Years to drizzle your love-laden creations with Brandy (or Rum or whatever festive spirit you prefer) weekly, before serving!Read More →
You may remember the post, back a few months ago, in which I reported that doctors have finally come around and admitted that Butter is good for you. Well, now the ultimate health authorities have broken down and admitted that Fat in general is fundamentally good for you, too!Read More →
Okay… I know I’m risking the wrath of The FOOD Network and millions of Mario Batali fans around the world, but I just have to post this. I disagree with some of his highly-touted tips for cooking and dressing pasta. And I think he left some important ones out!Read More →
It’s a little convoluted, but there is a direct and dire connection. It seems that much of the world’s cocoa bean crop comes from West Africa. And that’s where the Ebola Epidemic is currently raging. Shortages and ensuing price hikes for cocoa and chocolate are already being forecast…Read More →