When I think of countries – societies, cultures; however you want to describe them – that I’d never suspect of wasting food, China and India always come immediately to mind. But I’ve just finished reading a BBC report that the Chinese Central Government has revived a national Food Conservation program…Read More →
Submitted for your consideration: A new, unpublished study suggests eating Fermented Veggies could reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19. Could this explain why COVID mortality rates in some countries has remained markedly lower than those in others?Read More →
I was once served an amazing array of Asian culinary specialties by a really talented Asian cook. Talk about exotic, and not one of the dishes contained Kim Chi! But that’s an aside. The menu item I liked best was the Korean-style Potato Pancake, or Gamja Jeon. They’re easy to make and really versatile…Read More →
There’s no more iconic symbol of Asian food than Dim Sum Dumplings. At Chinese New Years, the entire family traditionally gets together to make the dumplings, which will ensure good fortune and happiness in the coming year. What better project to inspire hope in the depths of the lock down?Read More →
I guess everyone in the free world knows American President Donald Trump is visiting India, and CNN reporters are wondering what he’s going to find to eat there. President Trump is a dedicated Red Meat man but in predominantly Hindu India, most folks don’t eat Red Meat…Read More →
I ran across this story earlier this morning when checking out food-oriented Tweets that came up on various hashtag searches. I have a sneaking suspicion that Tom Nichols – currently at the eye of a mammoth Tweet Storm – wasn’t totally serious when he dissed Indian Food…Read More →
There’s probably no cooking method that’s faster, fresher or healthier than stir frying. But not a lot of non-Asian folks use this technique regularly. Why? I’ve been asked many times about how to solve several common problems new stir fryers face when trying to master this ancient art…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently discussed revoking its ‘Heart Healthy’ certification of Soy Products, saying recent research casts doubt on earlier findings. But at least one new scientific study shows that Soy research results have remained constant over time…Read More →