Menu Madness: Fall ‘Tradition’ Already Back In The News…
Food Industry observers last fall confidently predicted the demise (or, at least, the fade-out) of the Pumpkin Spice craze. Some mourned the departure of what they considered a fall ‘tradition’. Others cheered it as the sunset of a fad that many agreed had been overdone to the max…Read More →
Colourful Fruits, Veggies Can Work Dietary Wonders
I’ve said it before and I’m happy to have the opportunity to say it again: Eating more fresh fruits and veggies is good for you in so many ways, it’s hard to pack them all into one blog post. A new research effort from Harvard University says even a small dose can dramatically reduce cognitive decline…Read More →
Expedition To Turkey III: Desserts And Beverages
Over the past few days, we’ve covered the favourite mains and sides of Turkey, and we’ve learned how this ancient culture influenced its neighbours from the Aegean to the Caspian Sea. Today, we’ll survey some beloved Turkish desserts and signature beverages…Read More →
Expedition To Turkey II: Breads You’ve Never Heard Of…
Yesterday we toured some of the less-known mains and sides of Turkey – an ancient and regionally influential culture lying smack between Europe and Asia. Today, we’ll look at some of their most popular and essential breads. Don’t expect to see any conventional ‘loaves’. Hope you enjoy sesame seeds!Read More →
Expedition To Turkey I: It All Started With The Ottomans
Turkey has been called the hub of the east; home of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia, and sandwiched between the Mediterranean and Black Seas. It can claim culinary influence over most of its neighbours by virtue of 600 years of Ottoman imperialism…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Plant-based Eggs? What’s The Point?
Yesterday, I mentioned briefly a new product from a small plant-based food developer; a product that they are touting as revolutionary, a breakthrough in their technology, and a coming food crave-craze. Alas, I’m afraid I can’t share their enthusiasm for their new plant-based hard-boiled eggs…Read More →