Is Your Olive Oil Really Virgin?
Most of the oils that tested were not pure extra virgin olive oil. In fact, two-thirds of the imported extra virgin olive oils tested failed to make the grade.
Food Information
What’s In Your Food And Why
You might wonder just what these chemicals are and what they do. While I recommend avoiding as many of these as possible, it’s still good to know what they’re all about.
Everything You Want To Know About Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is one of the oldest condiments in the world and is now one of the most commonly used condiments in the world.
Dumplings Are Forever… And Everywhere
If there’s one dish that you find all over the world, it’s dumplings. They’re found in so many cuisines, often with widely different fillings and styles.
Foods To Make You Feel Better
It’s hard not to feel like a failure when you look over the battlefield damage of empty cartons, dirty plates and pants that fit too tight.
Cooking Vegetables: Sweet Potatoes
Like its distant cousin, the white potato, the sweet potato originated in tropical South America and was first cultivated some 5,000 years ago.
It’s Egg-cellent!
When you look at that egg carton in store, do you know what any of those terms mean?
What Do Food Labels Really Mean?
But what good are all those labels if no one reads them or understands them? Here, then, is a brief primer on exactly what those labels mean and what they don’t mean.
Make Sauces Without Fear
Some sauces are “fussy.” But most are simple and a byproduct of regular cooking.
Make Great Soup Anytime
This is a very flavorful soup that’s great all by itself with a slice of homemade bread. It also pairs well with a salad.