A Caesar Salad by any other name would taste as good. But why is it called a ‘Caesar’? Read on to discover where some of our most iconic foods came from – And how they got their names… Behind every iconic culinary creation is a colourful, often quirky creator. AndRead More →
I can’t get along without Peanut Butter. I use it in SO many dishes and snacks! In fact, I surprised myself when I sat down recently and listed my favourite PB concoctions. So I thought I’d share some of the stars of my personal Peanut Butter universe…Read More →
I’ll bet you didn’t know that Baking Soda has many more potential uses in the kitchen than leavening, cleaning and deodorizing. And it’s about time we looked into some applications usually employed only by the most advanced pro and home cooks…Read More →
‘Spicy’ is a hot topic these days. It has been for a while, actually. And it’s demonstrated the staying power it takes to qualify as a genuine culinary trend. But how much do you know about the biochemistry at the root of the matter?Read More →
You’d have thought that a culinary institution as huge and universal as the classic Cheese-burger would have a clear and accepted origin. But it turns out that more than one cook claimed to have invented the all-American sandwich…Read More →
I can’t think of any classic food that’s more beloved by some – and more despised by others. Sardines are an acquired taste. But one you might want to think about acquiring. Sardines are an amazing source of beneficial nutritional substances…Read More →
I spend a significant amount of time, in casual conversation with folks as well as answering reader inquiries, setting them straight on common misconceptions about wine, so today I present my carefully curated collection of common wine questions…Read More →
…And probably higher than you thought, too. But how would I know? Anyway. I’ve been roasting my veggies at too low an oven temp. And getting only so-so results at least half the time. But these recommendations make perfect sense!Read More →