Origins of balsamic vinegar are from northern Italy. It’s one of the most popular salad dressings and wakes up the flavor of every vegetable mixed with it. Authentic balsamic vinegaris still produced from the area of Modena, Italy. If you are looking to add a natural flavor to your salad, I recommend either the Modena red or…
Homemade beef stew is perfect for those cold evenings that fall brings. This easy homemade beef stew recipe gives everyone a taste of home cooking. When you think about home cooking; homemade beef stew comes to our mind! What other dish brings back your memories of childhood with the aromas filling the kitchen with warmth…
Like all masterpieces this pork roast takes time; to marinade, patience to roast, preparation of brandied apples and the baking of Lyonnais styled potatoes. Here’s a recipe that comes from an extended family member on the east coast. Gayle swears by this dish and guarantees your meal will be a sensation. It’s a feast to…
First of all, let us tell you few words about ciders. There are two kinds of cider. First one is traditional American cider, made with big cider press (you can buy it, rent it, or make it by yourself), which is a low alcoholic drink made of the fermented juice of apples or pears, known as hard cider….
Apple season is here. Take advantage of all the health benefits these juicy gems have to offer like protection against aging, oxidative stress and disease. It turns out that the old cliche we have all heard since we were young is true. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We’ve always known that apples…
Eating organic food or opting for organic alternatives can be regarded as a drastic change in lifestyle. It might sound like a boring regimented existence, a choice that steals the “joie de vivre” (joy of life/living). Organic living is not as elusive as it sounds. Here is some information on organics, organic farming and the…
Replacing white rice with brown rice can help reduce risk of diabetes. Consuming more brown rice and other whole grains can have positive health benefits. Rice is the most eaten grain in the world. In the United States, rice is well known as a staple food in some far away exotic countries. However, rice’s popularity…
Among the many varieties of rice, brown rice ranks high in nutrients like minerals and vitamin B complex, which contribute to its health benefits. Rice is among the oldest food crops. It is a popular oriental food, forming the staple diet of a large proportion of the world’s population. For many people, especially in Asia,…
Did you realise that cauliflower can fight various types of cancers, improve cardiovascular health and detox the body? The secret is in the cooking. Cauliflower is the often overlooked member of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Better known are the green cruciferae – broccoli, broccolini, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and collards. Yet, although not green,…
Are organic eggs that come from big agribusiness living up to real organic standards? This article explores the topic of how supermarket eggs are produced. These days there are many food items carrying the organic label. As a consumer it is hard to know what is really organic and what you are just paying extra…