Mashup Mania: The Fast Lane – Lasagnechiladas
Italian and Tex-Mex cuisine have so many ingredients in common, it’s hard not to come up with many potential mashups involving the two. So it is that we revisit this ‘lane’ on the mashup highway, with a dish the masher calls ‘Lasagnechiladas’.Read More →
What Seven Days Of Fasting Does To The Human Body
Fasting has always been controversial subject among modern nutritionists and doctors. Many remain divided over what fasting actually accomplishes. Not to mention the potential adverse effects of the practice… Now we know more…Read More →
Potlikker: Southern Staple Brimming With History
A few days back, I promised y’all a post on the unique Southern staple Potlikker. And I’ve had a fun time researching the ‘dish! It’s a broth! It’s a Soup! It’s an institution! If you’re not from below the Mason-Dixon Line, what fol-lows will probably all be new to you…Read More →
Mashup Mania: Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
This one is near and dear to my heart… I’ve made non-traditional Cheesesteaks before. But this is a new one, even on me. An unlikely mashup, but it works… Philly Cheesesteak Pasta! Get ready for a totally new ‘casserole’ experience!Read More →
Excess Sugar May Hamper Antibiotic Treatments
It’s a new realization of what an old, well-known side effect antibiotics can produce. And it came out of the recent focus on the importance of a healthy gut microbiome to our overall health and well being. The sugar can help breed superbugs!Read More →
Coca-Cola Steps Into The ‘Better-For-You Soda’ Space
It’s a little bit like a Waltz that turned into a Square Dance. The Junk Food universe is seeing an unprecedened blurring of the lines between different classes of beverages, of salty snacks, and different classes of ‘healthy’ noshes…Read More →
Mashup Mania: Smash Burger Tacos
We’re celebrating culinary mashups this week! And the emphasis is on dishes that make sense. That is, we’re focusing on mashups that demonstrate what classic mashups should be. Like today’s Smash Burger Taco, which reflects two faces of the same ingredients…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Charity Begins At Home
It’s an old saying. But oh, so true! I believe the best and most genuine expressions of charity are those made directly from the giver to the recipient. Like a casserole to a neighbour in their time of need. And the concept is making a comeback…Read More →