I’ve often referred to Pork as the forgotten animal protein. We focus so tightly on beef and chicken these days that the un-cured forms of pork have been sadly neglected. It’s time to remind the world that Pork is just as healthy as Chicken!Read More →
One of the most requested recipes on the internet is one that faithfully recreates the flagship dish of Asian takeout spot Panda Express. We’re talking about Orange Chicken, of course. And I’ve found what I think is a pretty good facsimile…Read More →
Fish fraud has been rampant on the seafood supply chain for years. And nothing that’s been tried has been able to stem the tide of species misrepresentation. At the same time, Salmon has taken an elevated place as a healthy fish native to North America…Read More →
We like to honour Canada’s First Nations when we have the chance. And today, we’re spot-lighting a special festive dessert passed down through many generations to Métis chef Jenni Lessard. It’s called ‘la Pouchine’ – and it’s not what you might think!Read More →
If you’re like me, you’ve either severely cut back on restaurant dining, or cut it out alto-gether. If you are still ‘dining out’ now and then, you’ll want to know which day of the week offers the best bang for the bucks you are going to lavish on fine dining ‘night’…Read More →
This one will undoubtedly be the most luxe Scalloped Potato casserole you ever make. And even if it is a little rich (cost-wise) for you, I hope you’ll make it at least once, to ex-perience its heavenly delights! And I have a few hacks I think you’ll like…Read More →
Just about every major cuisine has its own signature style – or styles – of sausages. I thought I knew most of them. But a ‘slide-show’ post I just ran across proved me wrong on that one. And introduced me to some ‘new’ classics…Read More →
Most Americans think Peanut Butter is an ‘All-American’ classic. Sorry, folks… Peanut Butter was invented by a Canadian Pharmacist! But it’s a great story that parallels a couple of other iconic food discoveries that were made ‘accidentally’ by US tinkerers…Read More →