I’ve recently spotlighted a couple of foods that create a polemic split among diners. You either love them or hate them. But Sister Erin has reminded me, there are many other foods that folks consider either great or gross – no middle ground!Read More →
We now know it’s okay to eat foods beyond their Best Before dates – as long as they aren’t visibly spoiled. But there are some foods you can eat even if they’re moldy. For some, mold is in important part of their growth and maturation…Read More →
I may be making an admission that some will find comical. But I just realized Aloe Vera is not just for external use. It’s a major ‘thing’ in the supplements sphere! And it’s a nutrition ‘bomb’, acclaimed by devotées as a cure for all manner of ills…Read More →
The best way to test the ripeness of a water-melon is with a tap of your knuckle. Old school? Definitely. But far from a myth. And it’s approved by generations of Moms. Here’s your guide to performing the perfect water-melon ‘tap’ test.Read More →
As we reported a couple of days ago, trendy, food-forward cooks are using lard in their creations again – after decades of abstinence over health concerns. And folks are enthusing over the flavour and texture it imparts to all kinds of foods. But would you use it?Read More →
Most folks will say lard has had its day. And that day is long past. But serious chefs are dabbling with the idea of a Lard Renaissance. Albeit on a limited basis. Pie crust connois-seurs are particularly interested in a new legitimacy for lard…Read More →
Folks today have all but forgotten the unique language of American diner staff in their heyday – the 1930s and 40s. Just for fun, I’ve dug up a glossary of slang terms you’d have heard at the counter when ordering lunch… And some great links!Read More →
There’s a longstanding belief – legend- that the Coca Cola that comes out of McDonald’s fountain machines tastes better than the real-deal bottled and canned stuff. A scientist reveals all about the chemistry and physics of fizzy drinks…Read More →