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Australian Cooking Measurements

In Australia measuring cups are of a slightly different size than their North American counterparts. Here is a handy chart to help convert....

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What's in a Name?

Pink peppercorns are not peppercorns. Common black pepper comes from black peppercorns, which along with green and white peppercorns, are all...

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Cumin

General:Cumin (pronounced "come-in") is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly eliptical and deeply furrowed. ...

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New Year, Old Tradition

Not many people know, but on February 18th is the day where a large traditional festival will take place in the eastern side of the world. A...

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Trout Time!

It is summer again and fishing season is in full swing. I have been out, fishing when I can get away from the kitchen. So I have been creating some new recipes and...

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Sweet Potatoes vs. Potatoes

Let your taste buds decide which to serve as a side dish. The sweet potato has a sweeter flavor......

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Fighting Cancer with Turmeric

Turmeric is what gives curry it's brilliant colour. Now it may be protecting children against leukemia......

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Healthful Summer Cooking with Palm Oil

Summer can be a good time to adopt some wholesome culinary habits - like incorporating fresh fruits and veggies into your daily diet, and replacing trans-fat laden oils with more healthful alternatives. With cities across the country requiring restaurants to eliminate trans fats from their foods, American restaurateurs and consumers alike are discovering an alternative oil widely used by the rest of the world - red palm oil.

A Harvest Menu that Serves the Season

Summer is over and the days are getting shorter. It is time to say goodbye to hot summer nights and say hello to autumn dinner parties. Fall brings crisp air, falling leaves and gatherings of family and friends. It's time to cozy up to the fireplace and set the dinner table with hearty comfort foods and harvest centerpieces.

Tomato Guru Shares Tips for Picking the Best of the Crop

Tomato season is a celebrated but fleeting time of year. For several months each year local produce stands pop up on roadsides and in parking lots, an opportunity for many areas of the country to show off their best locally grown in-season fruits and veggies. Here are some tips on how to get the best tomatoes.