You know summer is in full swing when ‘sweet corn’-oriented stories start to flood the Food-ernet. And by far the most-addressed issue among these is, how to properly cook corn on the cob. Eveyone has an opinion. But there is only one ‘right’ way…Read More →
I’ve posted on this essential point more than few times. But it keeps coming up online in help forums, foodie blogs and brand-spon-sored advice. The truth is, perfect pasta is really just a matter of keeping it simple. And knowing what ‘al dente’ means…Read More →
I have learned – to my amazement – that a significant number of folks out there still don’t know dumplings are not just something Grandma steamed atop her stew or floated in her soup. A whole wonderful world of styles and flavours awaits!Read More →
I almost scrolled right past this story on the food news feed without a second thought. But then the apparent contradiction in terms grabbed my curiosity. It seems not all Fast Food fries are gluten free – though potatoes naturally are!Read More →
That was my fervent hope when I tried it. And tried it, and tried it and tried it… Anyway, the bottom line is, the all-time favourite ‘vintage’ toilet cleaning technique did no better at vanquishing my ‘trouble’ stains than the social media darling – Original Coke…Read More →
As a Canadian, whose family goes back five generations in the dairy/cheese business, I think I can claim ‘expert’ status in a discus-sion about the ‘prefect’ poutine. After all, Cheese is the key ingredient in the iconic Canuck dish… Isn’t it?Read More →
My dear old Scottish grandmother has been gone so long that I rarely think about her. When I do, the first thing that comes to me is the love and care she put into her cooking. And all those ancient Scot’s dishes that almost passed away with her…Read More →
Believe it or not, there are culinary cultures that prize bats as food. But there are also many reasons others don’t include the creepy night-flyers in their traditional menus. Would you try Bat Curry or Bat Soup, even if it was offered by a trusted friend?Read More →