This is one of my favourite Asian Dishes! It’s quick and easy and infinitely adjustable for heat and sweet to suit your particular palate. And you can serve it in a wide variety of ways. As with many Asian dishes, where much of the flavour is contributed by various Sauces, the secret is in the Marinade!Read More →
We knew, already, that Turmeric has many beneficial qualities. But, now, Science has added another. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture say daily Turmeric supplements may help control the growth of new Fat cells and promote healthier cholesterol and triglyceride levels…Read More →
We’ve periodically informed you of the ways manufacturers reduce the size of their products but leave the packaging the same to fool you into thinking you’re still getting the same amount of product for the same price. Well, the Jams and Jellies sector has launched new dirty little scam…Read More →
Amazon has launched a new concept in grocery marketing which is cashless, even check-outless and leverages technology to the max. I know you’ve probably heard about this already, but I needed a few days to digest the implications and form a well-considered opinion on the concept…Read More →
Larb, also known sometimes as Laab, is a true Thai Classic. It has many analogues in other Asian cuisines and it’s a great vehicle for recipe embellishment. If you aren’t a fan of hot-hot-hot food, you can easily amend the Thai Chili Pepper content without ruining its unique flavour…Read More →
Let’s take a trip to Asia for a few ‘Classic Dishes’ posts and find out how easy it is to make some of your favourite Eastern foods! One of the Classic Asian Dishes I always try, as a way to benchmark a new Asian eatery, is Hot & Sour Soup. It’s a simple dish, but the balance of hot and sour is crucial!Read More →
Looks like the Big Burger Chains are forming up in a hot-hot-hot Conga line behind the Sriracha phenomenon. Wendy’s is launching a test of it’s own Sriracha Chicken Burger in selected U.S. markets this coming Monday, with the promise of ‘all Sriracha all the time’ flavour to compete with McDonald’s…Read More →
Toronto’s THP Agency, which serves the creative needs of the big food brands, has issued it’s second annual Flavours & Trends Report. The findings are intriguing but don’t really reflect the reality of most folks’ every-day lives. They will, however, either enthuse or enrage the foodie community…Read More →