Aussie Potato Bake: Newstalgized Scalloped Spuds?
They call this classic dish by many names around the world… But folks also add their own touches, which can make a generic ‘potato bake’ into something unique. The Aussies keep it simple, but make it very special…Read More →
Can Coffee Help Build Muscle, Cut Body Fat?
A new study suggests folks who drink more coffee have more muscle and less body fat than folks who drink less, or don’t partake at all. But it’s not clear whether there’s a cause-and-effect association or just a casual correlation between the two…Read More →
Healthy Beverages Watch: Folger’s Goes Functional
Up to about this past year, I always thought ‘functional’ was a modifier indicting whatever it was associated with simply ‘worked’. Now I’m ultra-aware that the term also refers to in-gredients in manufactured foods that add nutritional value…Read More →
Kartoffelklösse: The Other German Potato Dumpling
Most food lovers will already be familiar with classic German Spaetzle – the pasta/dumpling that goes with everything. But there’s another Deutscher dumpling that is equally famous – in Germany, at least. Behold the ancient and venerable Kartoffelklösse!Read More →
Hallowe’en Candy Sales Steady – But Candy Makers In Crisis
The old quasi-holiday, Hallowe’en, has waned in popularity over the first half of this decade. It stared with the complete shutdown of trick-or-treating during the COVID. And ‘civilians’ like you and me don’t realize what a blow that’s been to the candy sector!Read More →
Anchovy Sauce Without The Fishy Taste?
I saw the headline of the source post of to-day’s offering and thought: “I’d love it, if this really works!” I usually eschew anchovies – because of their fishy taste. It was hate at first sight. But I might love them if I could have only the rich, earthy, umami part…Read More →
The Universal Potato: Irish Potato Farls Go With Everything
Potatoes originally came from Peru, where they’ve been eating them for thousands of years. The Spanish introduced them to the world. Now, almost every culture has adopted the potato. And Ireland celebrates the potato in more ways than any other…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Good News And Bad About GLP-1 Meds
This past week has been a tumultuous one for GLP-1 drugs. First, a new study that suggested they can improve longevity. And within days, another reported a link with a potentially fatal brain condition. Would you take GLP-1 meds regardless of the risk?Read More →