I just read a comments section to a post on a big-name food blog, about how to tell an authentic Indian restaurant from an Americanized or ersatz place. Reader suggestions ranged from common-sensical, to classic, to giggle-out-loud funny…Read More →
There are few more culturally diverse countries in the world than Canada. And new(er) Canadians are standing up and demanding recognition and respect in fundamental ways. Like demanding McIndian mains in Canada…Read More →
Here’s a sad story (sad in so many dimensions) about the end of an iconic restaurant. Silver Inn Restaurant in Calgary was the home of Asian-American Ginger Beef. It’s also the the end of that original trademark menu item, and eatery’s famous street sign…Read More →
Up to now, research on getting packaged and processed food manufacturers to reduce the added salt in their products has focused on other ways to make the foods more tasty – alternative seasonings, boosted herbs and spices. Now Japanese inventors are thinking outside the food…Read More →
We’ve caught a glimpse, over the past few days, of the wide scope of Iranian cuisine including a whole cookbook full of desserts. Today, it’s time to look at their equally broad spectrum of traditional breads – some of which you may want to add to your own family’s menu!Read More →
Iran is the largest remaining part of what was once called Persia – the great, historic Islamic empire of the Middle East. A land of mountains, deserts and lush coastlines, it boasts a vast and varied culinary tradition. Movie fans will be familiar with the legendary Persian tradition of gracious hospitality…Read More →
Here’s a unique country sandwiched in between Iran, Armenia, and the Russian state of Georgia, whose cuisine incorporates many of the most famous and popular tastes of Eastern Europe. To look at it on the map, you’d never guess it had so much to offer the rambling food lover…Read More →
With the havoc that loss of our Internet connection caused earlier in the week, I have just now realized that I promised you a selection of Indonesian recipes before the disaster and have not come through! Rather than get into a whole involved post on this, I have decided to share some choice links…Read More →