Today is St. Patrick’s Day. What more do you really have to say? Okay… A better question might be: What fresh, new innovations have emerged on the St. Paddy’s Day menu recently? I had to go some distance to find some truly creative, culinarily legit recipes with both eye- and Irish-appeal…Read More →
If you thought that Indian (and other Asian) flavours were totally different from western ones, you were right! Now, Indian researchers have conducted an in-depth study of their traditional flavour pairings and discovered that India and the West are, indeed, 180 degrees apart…Read More →
A simple-sounding thing we can literally do in a second may take McDonalds months or years to accomplish. That’s why it’s taking what seems like forever to consumers for the burger giant to make menu changes announced months ago.You’ll be amazed at the numbers McD’s has to deal with!Read More →
New evidence has come to light recently about how the art and science of menu design connive to get you to want more, eat more and pay more when you go out to dine. Warning: Some readers may be shocked by what’s to follow, especially when they realize they, too, have been sucked in…Read More →
I’ve just been reminded that this is International Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Celebrate by making your own and making any of the multitude of goodies – both sweet and savoury – that include peanut butter in their ingredient lists. No, it’s not a hard as you might think!Read More →
Have you noticed the ‘new thing’ in the produce department? It all started with pre-cut, pre-washed Salad Greens. But, recently, supermarkets – especially the big ones – have begun offering other veggies in various stages of preparation… At premium prices many folks seem happy to pay!Read More →
Tomorrow is Lunar New Years – more commonly known as Chinese New Years, but celebrated by a number of Asian Cultures. The celebration runs through March 5, culminating in the Lantern Festival. Tradition holds that it’s important to eat the right things to ensure prosperity in the coming year!Read More →
Okay… Where do I start? You don’t really have to make all of these yourself, just know where to find them at your local Supermarkets, Bakeries, Delis and Candy shops! Valentines Day gifting traditionally focuses on Chocolate, but there’s a lot more to delectable Valentines Dining than that!Read More →