Alcohol DOES Give You The Munchies!
Have you ever been poo-pooed for binge eating after you’ve tied one on? Well. science has now proven that – like the Marijuana Munchies – Booze Munchies are a real manifestation of altered Brain chemistry brought on by consumption of your fave ‘stimulant’. So, no more munchie-shaming!Read More →
Leftover Rhapsody: Scalloped Potato Entrée
I eluded to one of my fave leftover recipes in my Friday Post about lack of inspiration at supper time. I didn’t make it then because my leftover New Year’s Ham was deep frozen and time was short. But I did make it last night, and I even added some new goodies to make it a true one-dish meal!Read More →
Hot Peppers May Prolong Life!
A new study by researchers at the University of Vermont concludes that eating Hot Chili Peppers regularly can prolong your life significantly. The thing is, they’re not sure why. Nevertheless, they say their findings are conclusive and they’re supported by at least one other study on the issue…Read More →
McD’s All-Day Beakfast Coming To Canada
In its latest attempt to woo customers from the competition and overcome its lingering sales/growth stagnation, McDonald’s is testing its All-Day Breakfast concept in Canada. Word is, it’s popular in the U.S. and other international markets where it’s been tried. But will it work?Read More →
Diary Of A Mad Home-Cook…
Some of the time, I am a Chef de Cuisine, preparing catering orders, practicing as a Private Chef and teaching others my craft. But all the time, I am a home-cook (with some added skills). I’m just saying, I usually cook for my family, just like you do. And I’m not always ‘inspired’…Read More →
‘Angel Shots’ System Is Gaining Traction
There’s a movement afoot to help women on their own get help when bar-hopping gets too edgy. It’s called the “Angel Shot’ system and it relys on cooperation between servers, bartenders and female customers.Promoters of this and other systems say they could prevent rape and even save lives…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Deviled Eggs
You’ve had ’em om just about every buffet table you’ve ever grazed. They seem to turn up everywhere – even at ethnic restaurants – as cold-table staples. You can dress them up as much as you like, or go Spartan, with just a perfect Egg White cup filled with a puff of light, golden, spicy Yolk…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Naan Bread
It’s an Indian classic that has taken Western cuisine by storm! You can usaoe it for everything from a scoop for savoury Asian Stews to a personal Pizza Crust.And it’s a lot easier to make than you might think. Heck, Indian cooks in small villages have baked it in clay ovens for thousands of years!Read More →