We use it in every part of the world in a number of different ways, but how much do we really know about the onion? Related to the lily, this bulb is healthy, flavorful and comes in a few different varieties. Onions are also beautiful to look at and can give both color and texture to an otherwise bland looking dish!
Continue reading...Monday, May 3, 2010
Cinco De Mayo (the 5th of May) is almost here, and it just seems right to talk about the famous Mexican fruit the avocado! Avocados are creamy and smooth in texture, making them easy to use for a variety of foods. They also usually have a mild flavor that can be punched up and turned into something more savory, salty, or even sweet!
Continue reading...Monday, April 26, 2010
What food is both sweet and savory? Considered to be both fruit and vegetable? Loved by many and hated by just as many? The tomato! Tomatoes are considered to be the most popular fruit (botanically speaking) in the world. They’ve even been given some interesting names such as “apple of love” by the French and “apple of paradise” by the Germans!
Continue reading...Friday, April 9, 2010
Today we are getting to know more about Mardi of Eat. Live. Travel. Write. A full time French teacher to elementary school boys and a part-time PhD student in Toronto. Mardi lets us into her life by sharing her mission for the perfect Macaron, the pursuit of a school cooking club for the students she teaches, as well as recipes she loves and places she loves to visit!
Continue reading...Friday, March 12, 2010
Bromography, meaning a book or writing dealing with food or a story, tale, narrative or description of food, is a word that has been out of fashion for sometime, but Elle of Bromography – Discoveries of a New York Foodie is bringing it back into fashion! Elle writes a food blog about her passion for [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 1, 2010
Herbs and spices are a great way to give flavor to food. Just a little bit can make a bland tasting meal suddenly taste great! One spice that is used in savory dishes but sometimes in sweet ones as well is star anise.
Continue reading...Thursday, February 25, 2010
Ever been interested in taking a cooking class? How about one that is taught in Italy? MadeinKitchenTV has teamed up with the Teatro7 School of cooking to bring you live online cooking classes taught by Riccardo Mora, one the most promising chefs of reality Milanese cuisine.
Continue reading...Thursday, February 18, 2010
There has been quite a bit of controversy in the Australia food community as of late. What city is the culinary capital of Australia? When you take a look at the article done over at news.com.au there are quite a few reasons why they are listed as the capital of Australia when it comes to food.
Continue reading...Friday, February 12, 2010
Today is the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympics! Vancouver is not only ready to host the event, celebrate their country’s Olympic athletes, but also wanting to proudly share a taste of what Vancouver has to offer in a culinary sense
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Monday, May 10, 2010
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