This is your last day to shop before Christmas. I presume you’ve got the presents bought and wrapped, the Tree is just right and the lights and decorations are all updated. But there are things you need to go out for to make your Holiday Weekend snacking and Feasting just right…Read More →
I’ve been hammering the Fast Food vendors – particularly the Burger giants – about their ever-more-desperate attempts to raise their profiles above the competition and somehow grab a larger piece of the action. But I’m taking a break, today, in the spirit of the Holidays…Read More →
I’m sitting here, trying to write some serious material but half my attention is on the TV across the room where I’m watching preparations for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. Nevertheless, I do have some menu suggestions for all my American friends!Read More →
Remember when we said Noodles Romanoff might be considered a Russian analogue to Italian Alfredo? I’ve been getting inquiries about that. Why didn’t i offer an Alfredo recipe? Call it an oversight. But I’m now going to fix that, with a classic technique to make perfect Alfredo every time.Read More →
Moving eastward – to Moscow, in fact – we’ll stop at the historic home of the Tzars and learn learn the aristocratic secrets of Noodles Romanov. My recipe is very simple and yields a rich, Creamy, Buttery, Garlicy side dish that goes well with almost any protein entrée. Think of it as Russian Alfredo…Read More →
It’s all over the place this fall… Pumpkin Pie Spice is taking over baked goods, beverages and even the air freshener sector. What’s the attraction? Nothing less than a unique, sweet/savoury/nutty combination of flavours that says, “More!” in every language known to the culinary world…Read More →
Yes, folks! September is Chicken Month! And what better protein source to celebrate any time of year than Chicken. It’s leaner, arguably more versatile and still cheaper than Red Meats and it deserves more respect than it’s been getting in recent years. It’s much more than McNuggets!Read More →
It never fails… As soon as Easter Brunch (or Supper) is cleared away and the dishes are done, someone is asking me how to deal with the leftovers. I’ve got a few ideas that will make your Lamb/Ham/Turkey Encore seem like a whole different meal. Try some of them and you’ll agree!Read More →