Okay… There are many fruits and veggies that come into season before the middle of August. But that’s the time ‘Harvest Season’ officially starts in my part of the world, and it’s a great time to try the kind of diet that Canada’s Food Guide advocates: One high in Fresh Produce…Read More →
Some folks think that non-Alcoholic Summer Beverges have, by definition, to be boring and lifeless. Not true. If your experience with booze-free quenchers has been limited to Soft Drinks, punches and ‘-Ades’, you’ve probably never tried any of the options I’m offering today…Read More →
One thing I always hated was when I decided to make Pancakes or Waffles on a whim, and discovered only when it came time to set the table that I was out of Maple Syrup. They’re simply not the same without it. But I’ve leveraged my culinary education to create a Syrup that’s a pretty good substitute…Read More →
There’s a ‘secret’ to making Asian, African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes that most cooks not from those regions overlook when trying to learn those cuisines. But it’s an ‘open secret’ and, once I’ve revealed it, you’ll be surprised you’ve overlooked it for so long…
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If there’s a dietary issue we’ve heard more about in recent years than the danger of consuming excess Sugar, it’s the danger of consuming excess Salt. I think it’s time to explore the role of Salt in our diets and bodies, and learn how to use it properly in our daily culinary routines…Read More →
An award winning French Chef has reacted explosively following the loss of one of his restaurant’s three Michelin stars. The world famous Michelin Guide says he used English Cheddar Cheese in his famed traditional three-cheese Soufflé. He says he was framed. I say, does it really matter?Read More →
It’s Thursday – July 4th in the U.S., but just another day here in Canada and around the world. But I’m old enough to remember when Thursday was ‘payday’ and grocery shopping day for most folks. Mom did the groceries on her own, and sent Dad to browse the hardware store…Read More →
Anybody who mounts a mammoth cookout for whole extended family or summer holiday weekend feasts will tell you there are usually at least a few Hamburger Patties left over at the end of the meal. What do you do with them? Turns out there are lots of delicious ways to recycle Burgers!Read More →