Yesterday, we looked at some recommendations for non-Alcoholic heat-beaters. As a result, some folks asked that I research and report the original recipes of some famous summer classics. Headlining our cast are universal favourites including the Margarita and Sangria…
‘La dolce vita’ is an Italian phrase often used by non-Italians to describe the lazy, hazy days of summer. But it literally means ‘the sweet life’ – and that’s a great way to characterize many lazy, hazy Italian summer foods which often spotlight a single ingredient and involve absolute minimum preparation…
I’ve been getting questions about what sort of Salad to make for the hottest summer days; something that goes with everything. Nah, that’s not so tough for someone like me, a supposed expert on food, to tackle, right? But the more you think about it, the harder it gets to choose one…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for National Ice Cream Day! In fact, it’s National Ice Cream Month in the U.S., and you can thank former President Ronald Reagan for that. But I’m getting ahead of myself. I should have done this before now. So, here’s a little history on the Day…
We surveyed the Potato Salad scene a couple of days ago. Now, it’s time for a look at the other supreme summer Salad: Coleslaw. We’ll start with a little history and segue into the never-ending debate over which kind of Dressing is best: Creamy Mayo style, or Oil-based Vinaigrette…
One of the most iconic Summer Staples in my part of the world has always been Potato Salad. But ask cooks what Potato Salad should be, and you’ll get a wide range of opinions. I’m going to share my favourite recipe, and look at some of the more common variations I’ve encountered over the years…