The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel has compiled what it calls the ultimate cooking techniques infographic. We’re not sure if it was intended to educate diners about its menu item descriptions or to clarify things for its kitchen staff. But it’s a huge chart and it’s actually quite interesting… Read More →
Here’s a pretty thing for a Sunday morning… A new type pf chocolate has been launched onto the market by – who else? – the Swiss. It’s no shade of brown or white but a lovely, rich pink colour which producer Barry Callebaut predicts will be the next big thing in Confectionery. And Valentine’s Day…Read More →
I thought I’d seen it all. All the ridiculous lengths that food processors and packagers would go to, to make their products appeal to consumers. I’m okay with labels that say ‘No Trans Fats’, and ‘Sugar Free’ and so on, on most products. But I draw a line when the marketing people go completely crazy…Read More →
Yesterday, we looked at the findings of the PURE study, involving more than 135,000 people aged 35 to 70 from all over the globe, and learned that a little Fat is good, Fresh Fruit is beneficial and eating a varied diet that incorporates both of those foods plus a modest amount of Pulses is best of all…Read More →
It’s Labour Day, the holiday that heralds the unofficial start of the new business season with one last long weekend of summer. Yesterday, I shared what may be the easiest Holiday Breakfast Bake ever. Today, I have some additional suggestions to minimize your Labour Day labours…Read More →
I’ve extolled the virtues of Breakfast Bake casseroles in this space before. I just love ’em and they’re the hands-down best way to feed a holiday brunch crowd. But I also love Breakfast-for-Lunch-or-Supper and I’ve just come across this recipe for what might be the ultimate any-meal Bake!Read More →