Mediterannean Mysteries: Harissa
Here’s a chili paste that anyone from North Africa will already know well… Harissa is used in a multitude of hot/spicy dishes across the southern Mediterranean region and has a unique flavour profile you’ll love in a whole range of your own dishes where some heat is called for…Read More →
Mediterranean Mysteries: Ras el Hanout
Time to shift our attention to North Africa – the oft-neglected ‘poor sister’ of Mediterranean cuisine – and discover the delights of stuff like the region’s trademark stew, Tajine. But, first, we have to learn about the region’s trademark flavour tradition and universal spice blend: Ras el Hanout!Read More →
Competition Desperation: Starbucks ‘Reserve’
Here we go again. More menu desperation. And, again from one of the leading players in its niche, trying to remain the leader. Remember when we told you that Starbucks was experimenting with selling Wine? And when they started experimenting with home/office delivery? Now it’s…Read More →
News: ‘Arsenic Found in Rice’ – Don’t Panic!
The scary headline has surfaced before – in fact, it’s on it’s third or fourth time around, right now – about Arsenic being found in rice destined for human consumption. Sounds very dark, but, if you look closer at the situation, you’ll probably conclude, as I have, that it’s a tempest in a teapot.Read More →
Mediterranean Mysteries: Perfect Savoury Rice!
You get it in Spain, Morocco, Italy and Greece, and throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. All these culinary regions have their own take on Savoury Rice reflecting their flavours and traditions – but one technique will guarantee you perfect fluffy Rice every time – whatever cuisine you celebrate!Read More →
Supermarket Dirty Tricks: Product Downsizing
Okay… So you’re at the supermarket, going down your list. You get to the Meat Department and you bee-line it for the Hot Dogs and Bacon. It’s confusing enough that Hot Dogs now come in so many sizes and package weights. But, then, you discover that, Honey! They’ve shrunk the Bacon!Read More →
Mediterranean Mysteries: Risotto
Here’s the Italian version of an elegant, flavourful, creamy side dish that most folks think is difficult and time consuming to prepare. Most folks also think there are manifold Chefly secrets involved in creating the perfect Risotto. But I’m going to show you how it’s really done – and in under 25 minutes!Read More →
Supermarket Dirty Tricks: Meat Label Meddling
It’s been all over the news this past week – in my town, anyway. What I’ve long suspected has been confirmed. Some supermarkets are re-wrapping and re-dating their fresh meat and poultry products. That’s not only extremely unhealthy – it’s completely illegal!Read More →