Is $8 too much to charge for a deluxe burger patty? If not, under what circumstances? And what kind of burger? And what does it say about COSTCO at a time when ordinary folks are starving because of relentless high food prices?Read More →
Mac & Cheese keeps coming up in posts these days. It’s a natural for tough times: cheap, fil-ling and something everybody finds ‘more-ish’. It’s also a natural for the cold-weather months. But how can you set your own ‘brand’ on your signature mac & cheese?Read More →
If you haven’t heard of this one, you’ll be excused. Even some of the most venerable keepers of Asian tradition haven’t got the word, yet. But the so-called Cantonese Prosperity Toss has migrated all the way across Southeast Asia!Read More →
This stew is easy and fragrant, hearty and savoury, ancient and modern. All in one pot. And it delivers a substantial, satisfying com-plete dietary protein without any animal pro-tein at all. The secret is the flavour – which rides in on fresh veggies…Read More →
I’ll admit it… I don’t have company for lunch as much as I used to. One reason is, I don’t get out as much as I once did. And Sister Erin and I usually lunch at different times. But… When I do partake bigly, I like to make lunch something memorable…Read More →
There are certain lucky foods one must partake of at least once (in truth, as many times as possible) during the 16 days of the annual Asian New Year’s festival. I’ve com-piled a list to simplify your dutiful and duly diligent observance…Read More →
Staunch fans will recall that I shared a recipe/blueprint for French Onion Smashed Potatoes not long ago. And I suggested that you start by brushing up on your onion caramelization technique by revisiting Natalie’s French Onion Soup recipe…Read More →
I’ve been pretty hard on Loblaw’s over the past year, in reference to the mega chain’s re-fusal to lower food prices amid reports of a string of increasingly profitable fiscal quart-ers. But I feel it’s only fair to report good Loblaw’s news, too…Read More →