Frankly, if it isn’t tofu, it just isn’t tofu. Foods like tofu which have a lot of controversy as regards usage and health benefits are often avoided by people who know little about it and haven’t quite gotten a reason to find out more. This is borne out of fear of not getting it right or ending up with a tasteless mess. Recognizing it on the menu or in the … Read more
When you hear the word Chevre don’t look around to check if it’s a person’s name, it is the French word for goat cheese and a lot of people will rather just call it Chevre. Goat cheese needs no introduction whatsoever, the constant reminder of the creamy taste melting into your mouth is enough to keep it in your thoughts day after day, but not everyone can tell a sweet … Read more
So you just bought some scallops from the store, and you are wondering what and what you can do with it to get the best from it, don’t worry, we have it all covered today. Being in the delicate nature scallops come in, it is easier to limit its preparation to just searing or mild frying, nobody wants to feast on a plate of burnt scallops which are unattractive, but … Read more
It’s time for some fish! There are so many fish varieties out there that are amazingly tasty and perfect for any cooking, one of such kinds of fish is the Pompano. Fishes have a lot of nutritional benefits they give and cooking with exquisite species in different ways is becoming a common trend for cultures around the world. The pompano fish has a lot of features which makes it one … Read more
Anybody cares for some Korean specialties? As an avid adventurer and one who likes to take on new challenges, trying out dishes form different places in the world is always a welcome idea, no matter how wired or scary and today, Asia is the place of focus. You can’t mention three things about Korea without mentioning kimchi and for some reasons probably related to health kimchi has become a personal … Read more
Except you are a food specialist who spends most of his or her time discovering new fruits and ingredients out there, there will always be some names we hear and get confused. This could be either because we have never heard of them but suddenly learned that they are “perfect for the body” or because we know them but find the means to use them so enervating. Capers are definitely … Read more
It’s time for some spaghetti that isn’t pasta! Are you a fan of pasta, spaghetti to be precise, guess what? You can cut down on the starchy stuff with some spaghetti squash, it tastes so good, and it looks just like your regular pasta spaghetti, so it’s a win-win. I have always been amazed at how this turns out to be spaghetti-like after cooking, with the strands, looks and all, … Read more
Are you a big lover of fruits and vegetables like celery and strawberries? If yes then you will definitely find this vegetable-fruit called rhubarb fascinating. That is the best way to describe rhubarb. The thought that some countries classify it as a vegetable and others as a fruit is more than enough to make you want to find out more about it. Although a hand full of people understand the … Read more