Sabrina 
Gumbo, this sounds like the name of a cartoon character but in actuality, it is one richly flavoured stew. There are a lot of ways to make this delicacy, some of which we would touch on. The first time this dish was mentioned was in 1802, where it was listed in different cookbooks. In the 1970s it went ahead to become the official cuisine for the State of Louisiana and …
I am not vegan, but I have been getting into vegan cooking lately and like to incorporate at least one or two vegan meals into the weekly rotation. But my knowledge is limited, and I’d like to expand my repertoire. So I’m looking to find the best vegan cookbook out there. If you’re dabbling in veganism or fully committed, let’s find a great cookbook! Why Vegan? Although I haven’t committed …
After I got home from work as a teacher in Thailand, I’d stroll down my soi (street) and grab dinner for that night, as well as some fruit to have in the morning for breakfast. My dinner was usually som tam (green papaya salad) and BBQ chicken from the street vendor I called “Mom and Dad” because they were so warm and welcoming to me, a foreigner away from my …
I once read a fascinating article that explained how Indian cooking is unique from other world cuisines because of how it pairs flavors on a molecular level. Whereas most (especially Western) cuisines feature flavors that are of a similar chemistry, Indian cooking pairs ingredients with opposing flavor profiles. It’s like the difference between putting blue and green together (adjacent on the color wheel) versus putting blue and orange together (opposite). …
Today, more and more people are turning to a gluten-free diet for health reasons, particularly Celiac disease and gluten intolerance. But, this protein is in so many things that avoiding gluten can make for a very restrictive diet. Cooking at home becomes an important way to still enjoy variety and taste in your diet, without the gluten. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons for adopting a …
When you love to cook, you know how important it is to have frying pans that your food doesn’t stick to. Nonstick frying pans make for easier clean-up, better tasting food, and easier cooking. I used to assume that nonstick meant Teflon coated, but the good news is that there are now many different kinds of pans that are considered to be nonstick. Let’s look at some of the best …
If you’re looking to adopt a clean, whole-food way of eating, or perhaps you’re facing an issue like gluten or dairy intolerance/sensitivity, you’ve probably come across the Paleo diet. It’s become very trendy in recent years. At first glance, it can be a pretty restrictive way of eating. But enthusiasts promise that there are delicious recipes and many benefits to enjoy. Although I haven’t gotten fully into Paleo myself, I …
Sausage is a fantastic creation. It lets cooks and butchers use up the very last bits of meat and trimmings, and when well-seasoned, can be a delicious addition to any meal. Americans tend to be most familiar with pork sausage, but chicken, turkey, and venison sausages have all become more common. Sausages have something of a reputation of being unpleasant, most due to how they’re made. Many cooks have started …