The hushpuppy is one of those small tasty delights that everybody knows but nobody knows where it comes from. Its origins are more a matter of myths and legends than documented history. None the less, we all know them and a lot of us love them. So much are they loved that the idea of …
Good food is not just about good ingredients, it’s about good kitchen tools too. Just as the carpenter must have good tools so too must the chef or home cook. Knives are very important tools for cooking. They chop, slice, dice, fillet and skin. Two German knife makers Wusthof and Henckels have been in business …
Trout is a very popular freshwater fish that is caught in its natural habitat or kept in aquaculture projects. The funny thing about trout is that it’s not one type of fish but a name for a group of fish that hail from the Salmonidae family. Trout is therefore in the same family group and …
There are few subjects more confusing in the culinary world than trying to differentiate between salmon and trout. This was further compounded by the 1989 DNA test results that revealed that some trout varieties are, in fact, salmon. And just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons some salmon were found to be trout. So …
Masa harina and corn flour are two closely related products so it’s understandable that there can be some confusion between the two. Depending on the recipe in question one can substitute for the other almost perfectly. That said there are differences between the two products and we can look at the two from a few …
Masa harina is an unsung food hero that is responsible for the taste we love and associate with tortillas, tamales and gorditas. That unique flavour is hard to replicate but once in a while, you may need something you can use in place of the almost incomparable masa harina. There are a few decent substitutes …
Oil is one of those things that is very complicated to store. There are a lot of factors determining how long you can keep oil including the container, storage temperature, whether it’s been opened or not and of course the original date of manufacture. Sesame oil or sesame seed oil is no exception to this …
Dumplings are a worldwide food item. With different versions of dumplings hailing from different parts of the world and almost as many ways of preparing them the question as to whether or not these perfect side dish items can be frozen is a pertinent one. While many cuisines such as African and European tend to …
Banana bread is a very popular recipe around the world. Its moist, sweet and sticky flavour make it so popular you can find it just about anywhere in the world and the simplicity involved in making it means you will find it being made all over the world as well. Unfortunately, its winning attributes also …
Lovers of fresh animal milk all over the world have become accustomed to the idea of freezing milk. There are those who, for various reasons, use plant-based milk and may also have toyed with the idea of freezing it. One of the most popular plant-based milk varieties is almond milk. So the question as to …