A love affair with fennel I remember discovering fennel while growing up in Niagara Falls, Ontario during the 90s. At the time, I had a lot of Italian friends who introduced me to this flavorful herb. It was during one of my visits to a friend’s grandparents’ house when I first tasted and fell in […]
Have you ever had a meal that made you close your eyes and savor each bite? I remember the most delicious meal I had at a Thai restaurant, where every dish was bursting with flavor. One dish, in particular, stood out to me – it had a unique taste that I couldn’t quite put my […]
We all know that landing a promotion at work can be a difficult and daunting task. But what if we told you that there was a simple breakfast food that could increase your chances of success? That’s right, the secret to landing that promotion could be as easy as enjoying a bowl of bananas and […]
Harina pan, or “bread flour” in English, is an integral part of Venezuelan cuisine and has been used for centuries by people from many different cultures. This gluten-free milled maize flour is the foundation for some of the most traditional dishes in Venezuela, such as the famous arepa, which is cornmeal flatbread. Harina Pan comes […]
Imagine walking into your nonna’s kitchen on a chilly Sunday afternoon and being hit with the intoxicating scent of her simmering San Giorgio cheese lasagna. You remember feeling your stomach grumble in anticipation as your nonna sliced through the creamy layers of melted ricotta and mozzarella cheese, perfectly complimented by the tangy tomato sauce, all […]
Are you looking for a natural way to give your hair some extra volume and body? Saltwater just might be the key! You may have heard from friends, family, or magazines that ocean water is good for hair. But what’s going on under the surface – let’s look at this a little deeper! To find […]
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful salt to use in your cooking, natural blue salt is one of the most unique and beautiful salts on the planet! There are two different kinds of natural blue salt: Blue spirulina gives it a gorgeous blue hue. Not only does blue look lovely in the kitchen, […]
If you enjoy Mexican food, chances are you’ve tried a type of Mexican culinary salt called Tajin, a delicious salt used on fruit and all sorts of dishes. Mexican food is known for its deliciousness, and Tajin salt is a huge contributing factor. The citrusy, tart taste of Tajin enhances fruit to levels beyond compare. […]
I recently visited some friends in South Carolina for a lovely getaway. As part of our welcome, they threw us a dinner party where the food was absolutely delicious. Along with the main dishes, there was a tray of sliced melon that provided a sweet contrast to the savory main courses. This fruit platter was […]
Childhood memories in Boston with my aunt Tamra seem to never fade away when I taste anything reminiscent of the homemade kettle chips we used to make together. It was an event my stomach would look forward to every time Auntie and I got together as she mixed the perfect combination of salt, dried vinegar […]