There’s an abiding belief among veteran BBQ pitmasters and their closest associates that the best part of grill creations is the ‘burnt ends’. Alas, Hot Dog lovers have been left out of the Burnt Ends club – until now… A shame, because it’s so easy to be ‘in’!Read More →
It’s really a separate, a not-too-spicy Afro-American flavour that supporters swear by across a sweeping swathe of the Caribbean map. And in spite of the eerie resemblance, it’s not ‘Trinidadian Pesto’, either. Nor is it Puerto Rican Sofrito or Haitian Epis…Read More →
There’s something about a classic German Warm Potato Salad that makes it the perfect companion to a platterful of umamiful grilled delights. And after years of searching, I’ve finally found one that’ll challenge your cur-rent definitions of ‘potato’ and ‘salad’!Read More →
You never know when someone in an obscure lab in some university basement will discover something new and exciting about an old friend. According to Scipps Institute resear-chers, Rosemary and Sage may be heretofore unrecognised ace Alzheimer’s fighters!Read More →
Some foods are good for you on their own – but so much better if paired with nutritionally complemen-tary foods. Have you tried Avo-cado with your Eggs? Whole Grain Bread with Peanut Butter? Eggs with Fresh Berries? Car-rots with Olive Oil?Read More →
There’s a reason Tex-Mex southwestern food remains a distinct cultural and dining exper-ience. Some say it’s the atmosphere of restos that style themselves repositories of the Tex-Mex tradition. I, personally, believe it’s all in the marinade…Read More →
Times change. And we change with the times. But how MUCH do they – and we – change? I would not have thought that – during my lifetime – Ketchup would be eclipsed by red chili sauce as the red condiment for all seasons and all reasons!Read More →
Researchers say most of us don’t have to worry about whether they’re getting enough protein every day. And added-protein pro-cessed foods may be a total waste of money. Unless you’re a body builder – or clinically malourished!Read More →