When we think of ‘French soups’, we auto-matically picture a bowl full of caramelized onions, floating in a rich, brown beefy broth, topped with a cheese toast… But what comes second? For me, it’s always earthy, umami Cream of Mushroom!Read More →
We’ve been hearing about various ‘issues’ surrounding artificial sweeteners for a couple of decades, now. Only relatively recently have serious scientific studies been done. But the most recent, on Sucralose, has bolstered some truly troubling indications…Read More →
British military families posted in India during the Raj and the Victorian era brought back many Asian dining customs, foods and recipes when they returned home. Some have surviv-ed up to the present day. And one of the most beloved and enduring is Mulligatawny Soup…Read More →
Anchovies are near the top of my personal ‘AVOID’ list. Not because of their flavour, but their intense fishiness. And I’m not alone. Millions of other folks around the world hate them, too. But I might grow to love anchovies without the fishiness…Read More →
Hallowe’en treats and seasonal items hog the Fast Food Week menu this time around. The ‘BIGGEST’ deals include: El Pollo Loco’s Double Chicken Enchilada Bowl, Jimmy John’s 48 oz Pickle Bucket, and KFC’s Free Original Chicken Bucket offer…Read More →
I’ve never heard of folks bringing any food or beverage to a job interview. It’s simply not done. It’s an all-business occasion. Both sides in the interview ‘dance’ are on high alert and ultra-formal. But it seems Gen Zers have a different concept of ‘the job interview’…Read More →
In India, Pakoras are as common as potato chips are in the West. Well, that might not be such a great comparison. But they’re a uni-versal way to prepare all kinds of foods in a convenient, bite-sized format. And the orig-inal version features the humble potato…Read More →
There’s a new sweetener, derived from natural sources, that’s 3,500 times stronger than su-gar. Sounds like a winner, all around. So it also sounds like we should all get up to speed about Sweelin’! It could be The Sweetener of the Future!Read More →