Cooking

Easter is here! I love all holidays, but Christmas and Easter are my favorites. It’s not because of Santa or even the Easter Bunny. One celebrates birth while the other celebrates rebirth. Christmas is a reminder to be generous and considerate of others, not necessarily when it comes to expensive or extravagant gifts. It is …

What’s Cooking in Bryan County: Several Easter dishes for the whole family to enjoy Read More »

When most of us think of cooking fish, we think of ways to broil, grill or fillet or, if we’re feeling adventurous, we can tackle a whole fish. When Michael Nelson, executive chef at GW Fins in New Orleans, thinks of ways to cook and eat seafood, the ocean is the limit. At the upscale …

The New Orleans chef turns fish into “seasonings” and cured steaks Read More »

It took more than three years for University Park Mall to fill the space at The Villages lifestyle center that was occupied by Bar Louie until it moved to the nearby Grandview complex. But the mall seems to have landed a winner with the new KPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, which recently opened after …

KPot brings a unique dining experience and atmosphere to the UP Mall in Mishawaka Read More »

In July 2014 The Guardian published Food poisoning scandal: how chicken spreads campylobacteran investigation into poor practices in abattoirs that put the UK government under scrutiny, forcing it to improve health measures and launch a campaign asking: do you have to wash the chicken before cooking it? (Maybe you’re wrong). The report in The Guardian …

Should you wash the chicken before cooking it? Read More »

Kensington Books brings us another delightful seasonal trio of novellas, perfect for the upcoming Easter holidays – this time featuring three of my favorite cozy mystery authors! Leslie Meyer opens the collection with the title story. Intrepid reporter Lucy Stone covers the Tinker’s Cove Chamber of Commerce’s latest initiative to increase traffic for local retailers. …

Easter Basket Murder by Leslie Meyer, Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross Read More »

For contestants on Gordon Ramsay’s TV shows, it’s almost a rite of passage. The ardent chef — who’s big and responsible for “Hell’s Kitchen,” “MasterChef,” “Next Level Chef” and more — will grab a piece of food that’s not up to par and throw it across the room. Ramsay usually utters a few choice words, …

Gordon Ramsay explodes, throws pork steak cooked by Alabama kid: ‘I messed up’ Read More »

97% of Brits say that sharing this food is the best source of happiness in their lives. (Getty Images) If your mental health has suffered recently, you’re certainly not alone. Figures from Mind reveal that around one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. While treatments can range …

Why eating with friends and family is good for your mental health Read More »

I worked as a professional baker before I started writing about kitchen products for a living, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that ovens can be, well… liars. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to bake a cake only to find that the center is still mushy, even after exceeding …

Want to know how Ina Garten cooks with consistency? Her secret is this oven thermometer and it’s only $9 on Amazon Read More »