This is a post to update the state of our global supply food chain, because the recent Baltimore bridge disaster might disrupt USA’s soybean and tofu supply. Last year, Canada… [Continue Reading]
Author: Patty
Refrigeration is Great, but Heats Our Planet
I started this post thinking about Refrigerators and wanted to review them the way I did Dishwashers. So I started by looking into our attempts at food preservation, from cellars… [Continue Reading]
Pasta Salads With European Flair
Here are some of the European and American variations of pasta salad I have made over the years. While relatively easy to make, there are specific ways to make a… [Continue Reading]
Truth on USA’s Food Nutrition Labeling
The food nutrition label, now on nearly all packaged foods in the USA, is vital to making informed and healthy decisions regarding food. Here is some of what I look… [Continue Reading]
We are Post Pandemic Drinkers
We all know alcohol is not the healthiest of drinks, but I do not think we know the extent of the dangers alcohol has introduced into our lives in general,… [Continue Reading]
American Cuisine + Culinary Inventions
Globally there are many cuisines, and each tells a story about a region, its land, plants, animals, and people. But I could never wrap my head around what an overall… [Continue Reading]
Add a Little Spice to our American Kitchens
This post is focusing on the spices, not herbs, that I keep on hand in my kitchen for cooking most American, Southern, Tex-Mex and “Americanized” international dishes. Spices are the… [Continue Reading]
My Personal Favorite Korean Dishes
I follow Maangchi and these recipes are based on hers. I have found her the easiest to follow, and with the best results. These are my favorite Korean dishes of… [Continue Reading]
Levant has Popular Vegan Carby Comfort Dishes
My middle-eastern friend, Jackie, sent me a text following the Lebanon’s Best + Tasty Breakfasts post. She loved it and even sent a link to her mother. Then she suggested… [Continue Reading]
Mustard as a Culinary Powerhouse of Piquancy
Mustard is one of the great condiments, in my humble opinion. My spouse and I always have a variety of mustards in our fridge and pantry. Yes, I can make… [Continue Reading]
Make an Easy + Satisfying Enchilada Dinner
Everyone thinks I go out of my way to host dinner parties where everyone gets their dietary needs accommodated. I do not find it that hard to do, so here… [Continue Reading]
My Son’s an Amazingly Great Cook
My son, Sterling, is celebrating a birthday, and just happens to be a fabulous cook who also takes very good food photographs (the first photo is from PattyCooks, but all… [Continue Reading]
Why Guacamole is Special to Us
My neighbor had asked my spouse and I join her, and a small group of friends, for a special Margarita gathering. She was going to supply the tableware, chips and… [Continue Reading]