Whenever someone follows me to our pantry they inevitably utter amazement at our preserves and pre-made meals and say: “How do you find the time?” Actually I find this activity saves me a lot of time and a heck of a lot of money. Here I’ll share some tips to help make this activity a … Read More “Home-Cooked Pre-Made Meals” »
Author: Christian Stephen
The Hamburg steak as it was called in the 1800’s was served on the voyages from Germany to the United States. The meat patties were quickly cooked and served on two pieces of bread. To attract many of the sailors and European visitors to their eating stands vendors. They would offer the Hamburg style steak … Read More “The Hambuger” »
Congratulations on your healthier new lifestyle! Plenty of things will change, including your diet. But don’t worry, nobody said that you can’t have your sugar fix when you crave for it! Although you have to be more careful with the ingredients of your desserts, it doesn’t mean that the delicious taste will be compromised! Try … Read More “3 Guilt-Free Desserts For A Healthier Lifestyle” »
You either love coffee or hate it. Some people prefer tea. However, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world. Oil is the first. Coffee plants can only grow in countries which don’t have any frost in winter. That’s why coffee is grown close to the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and … Read More “Fun Facts About Coffee” »
Pasta can be a healthy inclusion in a balanced diet. The pasta itself will not contribute to an unhealthy meal but the sauces we choose to make can if we do not make good choices. Sauces that are heavy with thick cream are not good for those individuals on low fat diets. Consider using healthier … Read More “Tips for Adding Herbs and Seasoning to Pasta for a Healthy Snack” »
I’ve never been able to fully immerse myself in digital games. Not sure why, but somehow, I can’t seem to keep my attention focused on what’s happening on the screen for long. Maybe because it doesn’t seem real. The problem with digital games is that the rules and the outcomes have already been programmed. You … Read More “The Flavor Game” »
Hotdogs are the most convenient to cook on the grill. You can grill them in large batches and they cook quickly. Most importantly, they are loved by kids and adults alike that’s why they make an ideal party food. It’s how you prepare grilled hotdogs that matters – try these grilled hotdog recipes that are … Read More “Grilled Hotdog Recipes That Are Absolutely Drool-Worthy” »
The year was 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio, when Harry Burt, who owned an ice cream and candy shop, created a unique chocolate coating for his ice cream. While his daughter liked the taste she deemed it messy to eat, so his son suggested freezing the coated ice cream and inserting a stick. Already selling lollipops, … Read More “A Sense Of Good Humor” »
There is, understandably, food waste in any kitchen whether it is peelings and cutoffs or unused extras. Wasted food means wasted money and in the case of expired leftovers, a potential mess with odours. Either way, wasted food is unfavourable. Fruit and vegetable peels and seeds are packed with fibre and nutrients, so removing them … Read More “Reducing Food Waste” »
If you’ve never heard of Spaghetti Squash, you may be visualizing a heaping plate of pasta with slices of yellow squash mixed in and sprinkled with a generous portion of parmesan cheese. That would be incorrect although we can all agree it sounds delicious! Spaghetti Squash is a vegetable that grows in noodle form and, … Read More “How to Cook Spaghetti Squash and Grow It Too!” »