We all have heard, and most of us clearly understand, that highly processed food are bad for us medically, and in terms of our overall health. Yet they are tasty,… [Continue Reading]
Pu’er Flowed on the Tea Horse Road
I have an ongoing series on Chinese Tea, this time I turn to Pu’er tea. This tea is handled differently than all the other teas I have posted about. It… [Continue Reading]
Do My Pantry Staples Match Yours?
I have already written that I think Pantries Are Necessary for every home. They contain the items that I rush to replace whenever they are used up. But anyone that writes about… [Continue Reading]
Cooking for Our Toothless Dog
Our 7 year old Havanese dog has had nearly all her teeth removed, except for some front teeth. This was due to a combination of genetics and gum disease that… [Continue Reading]
Hungarian Cuisine is Known Through Its Paprika
Goulash is a well known dish, replicated in many parts of the world, often with a similar name but different ingredients. In my experience, each variation is authentic to the… [Continue Reading]
How to Grind Your Own, Like I Do
To have a longer shelf-life, I tend to buy my spices in seed form and not pre-ground. Then, when I grind the spice, I have a better sense of its… [Continue Reading]
A Weird Connection of Food and Spies
Mashed wrote an article titled: A Couple Was Just Arrested For Selling Government Secrets Using These Sticky Foods. I was curious, so I did some research on the connection between… [Continue Reading]
To bastardize Cole Porter, “Eggs for Sale”
Eggs have become so expensive these days, I thought I would post something that tried to explain what the various options mean when we make our way to buy a… [Continue Reading]
The Magic of Japanese Ramen Soup
I have always found Japanese Ramen Soup to be comfort food. It is true, however, I make a mess and really should wear a bib when eating as I get… [Continue Reading]
A Little Salty Soy Sauce Goes a Long Way
I know soy sauce is used in many Asian cuisines, and that it tastes salty first and then the other complex flavors come through. And when I have gluten-free people… [Continue Reading]
I Want a Fruit Salad Tree
Have you heard of these trees? I had not, but ran across the idea in a little article I read online and immediately started to research them. I have space… [Continue Reading]
Importance of Buying at Farmers Markets Now
National Farmers Market Week is August 4-10! How do I plan to celebrate? By visiting the market of course. But I will be doing so not just for less expensive food, but… [Continue Reading]
An Astonished Honey Connoisseur
I have continued my research on honey. I have now spoken with bee keepers, have had to call for help for ground wasp removal (often predators of honey bees), and… [Continue Reading]