Nestlé is one of the largest food companies in the world. So, with such a major stake in the business, they can be trusted to have their corporate thumb on gustatory trends for 2025. I’ve found it’s always instructive to note their annual predictions…Read More →
Guess how big the world’s largest chocolate bar is? On the other hand, don’t bother. It’s just SO big, you’ll hardly BELIEVE how big… Anyway, it was recently confirmed as the new Guinness World record holder leaving the previous record holder in its cocoa dust…Read More →
For decades we were told that a substance in Turkey meat called tryptophan was respons-ible for rendering some of us comatose fol-lowing overdoses of the popular festive feast poultry. Now, the experts say tryptophan is not to blame, after all!Read More →
This is a topic on which I, personally, am not an expert. By any means. But NYC high-end caterer Jenn de la Vega is. And she recently shared with Food & Wine magazine her time-tested methods for formulating successful holiday party drinks menus…Read More →
I love to add an extra dimension to the ‘warm-ing’ profile of cold-weather comfort soups with appropriate flavourings and spices. Thus, one of my favourite quick-yet-elegant shiver-banishing choices: Chicken Curry Slosh. You’ll appreciate how quick and easy it is to make!Read More →
Have you guessed it yet? It’s not really that hard, because it’s the most-asked holiday-time cooking question every year. Beginner and experienced home cooks alike are always asking, “Is there a guaranteed way to achieve lump-free gravy every time?”Read More →
The Holidays bring requests from everyone for their fave cream pies and other ‘filled’ desserts. There are two ways to go about fulfilling the fillings – the hard way and the easy way. With Christmas and New Year’s banging on the door, it’s time for a recap…Read More →
You’re going to love this winter-wonderful, satisfying soup! It’s a meal in itself. And it’s not only an update to your usual Tomato Soup. It’s a perfect example of how to adapt your ‘conventional’ recipes to the coming, plant-based food future!Read More →