Catching up with Asma Khan
Asma Khan is the creator of Darjeeling Express, a London restaurant that began fifteen years ago as a dinner for 12 guests at home - Indian food, lovingly cooked from family recipes going back generations. The…
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Some good news about coffee
It can seem like every article about climate change and agriculture is doom and gloom about the effects of severe weather events like droughts, floods, extreme heat, insect infestations, diseases, and so on. However,…
Could Kamala be the best food candidate?
In case you've been vacationing in an internet-free zone and didn't hear the news, here it is: on Sunday Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris. She has since secured…
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Australian online bookseller Booktopia, which has been in business since 2004, has been placed into Voluntary Administration, which is similar to US receivership or bankruptcy. Orders have been temporarily suspended…
Why freezing your bread could make it healthier
Bread experts have long cautioned against storing bread in the refrigerator, noting that it can negatively affect the texture of the loaf, especially with rustic breads. However, freezing bread is an excellent storage…
Should mocktails be off limits for kids?
The mocktail trend shows no sign of slowing down as companies develop more and more products tailored to people who want a tasty drink sans the alcohol and its effects. Not only are there alcohol-free wines, gin,…
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It's heading toward peak tomato season in much of the Northern Hemisphere, but some chefs have found clever ways to keep tomatoes on the menu all year. Well, at least the appearance of tomatoes appears in these…
Getting to know masa
A staple of Mexican cuisine, masa - the dough made from nixtamalized corn that has been ground to a coarse flour - is getting renewed interest from chefs, according to Food and Wine contributing editor Khushbu Shah.…
The latest travel trend is grocery store tourism
For once I can say I was ahead of the game. Wherever I travel, one of the must-do events is go to a grocery store, whether it's a different supermarket brand or an obscure specialty shop. I love to see the unique…
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While much of the Northern Hemisphere swelters in the wake of heat advisories, in the Southern Hemisphere the winter is a little more chilly than normal. With heating costs soaring, it makes sense to look for ways to…
Can you eat your way to fewer mosquito bites?
Spending a day puttering in the garden or enjoying an alfresco meal in the backyard are delightful summertime activities - at least until the mosquitos come out. They can ruin a lovely sunny day quicker than a popup…
Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale
The Le Creuset Factory to Table sale is now live both online and instore and there are so many great deals to be had! If it is on your wish list, the Le Creuset piece in probably on sale! Dutch ovens, braisers,…