Classic Dishes: City Chicken
Mock Chicken Drumsticks or City Chicken is an old favourite from the Depression Days. It’s easy to make and really flavourful. And it will go well with almost any starch or veggie side. As fancy as it looks, it takes only a few ingredients and preparation is fast and easy.Read More →
Classic Dishes: Rice Pilaf
Remember our Noodles Romanoff? How it combined only a bout five ingredients to make an elegant, delectable side dish that goes with just about everything? Today we continue our Classic Dishes series with a Rice dish that is just as easy to make and just as classy and versatile…Read More →
Toblerone Bars Have Been Downsized
We’ve told you previously about how makers of many packaged food products have tried to fool us – putting a smaller amount of product in the same sized box at the same price. Now, even Toblerone, a luxury brand that has always sold its chocolates at premium prices, is downsizing is products…Read More →
President Trump And Our Food
You already know that we get a lot of our food – particularly produce – from the U.S. Now, some industry analysts are warning that the policies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may push prices even higher, cause shortages and make us less healthy…Read More →
Cooking TV: The Good, The Bad, The Germy…
If you’ve never been involved in the production of a TV show before, you probably won’t question the food handling and kitchen safety practices exhibited on TV cooking shows. But researchers from the University of Massachusetts say the stars may not be setting us a good example…Read More →
Arby’s Venison Looks Like A Stunt
Remember when we told you about Arby’s pioneering initiative to offer Venison Steak Sandwiches at selected locations in the Northeast and the Midwest? It was supposed to be a test market for a potential future menu item. But, now, it looks like a cynical stunt…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Beef Stroganoff
While we’re in Russia, let’s look at a Classic Dish that everyone’s heard of but not so many have tried to make: Beef Stroganoff. It’s a celebration of Beef, Mushrooms, Onions and Sour Cream that comes together in one pot. You can even make a no-fuss version in the slow cooker if you want…Read More →
Classic Dishes: Noodles Romanov
Moving eastward – to Moscow, in fact – we’ll stop at the historic home of the Tzars and learn learn the aristocratic secrets of Noodles Romanov. My recipe is very simple and yields a rich, Creamy, Buttery, Garlicy side dish that goes well with almost any protein entrée. Think of it as Russian Alfredo…Read More →