We’ve covered the basics of food safety and food handling under the COVID-19 pandemic in this space before, but I thought it was important to make mention of a ‘trend’ that new surveys are revealing: folks are washing food in bleach. And that’s a very bad idea, in spite of what some politicians may advise…Read More →
The social media networks have been humming with claims that the isolate-at-home lock down has triggered food cravings in some folks – cravings that are downright odd. Those who haven’t experienced such ‘needs’ dismiss the stories are bunk. But new science says that may not be the case…Read More →
When you’re first at something that’s big, or turns out to be big, people are always curious about you. McDonald’s isn’t the world’s oldest or biggest Burger chain, but none has a higher profile. And now, I’ve found a fascinating compendium of the company’s myths, legends and just plain ‘weird stories’…Read More →
The major players in the Fast Food sector want you to know that summer is fast approaching, and they have a host of new stuff (and returning favourites) to offer to celebrate the cautious re-opening of their restos for dine-in service. The question is, are you ready to venture out and risk it?Read More →
Here’s an opportunity to get a little more intense with your COVID-19 lock down cooking projects. Today is International Doughnut Day, and you can celebrate by making your own. I’ve sourced an easy recipe for Glazed Yeast Raised Doughnuts – like the ones at Krispy Kreme – so you can indulge in style…Read More →
Lurching around, clicking (almost) at random in the online Food News Jungle recently, I came across a reminder of a cooking technique I’ve not used in a long time. And I don’t know why not, since it’s easy and (almost) foolproof. I thought it would be fun to discuss it, à propos of Grilling Season…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 →
Today, I present a perfect recipe to ease the uninitiated into the cult of baking: Kellogg’s Original Rice Krispie Treats! It requires only three ingredients and takes hardly any time at all. And, along the same lines, we have a quirky, quick-mix OREO’s Mug Cake that uses only two ingredients!Read More →