If you ask me, "what makes for a quality kitchen knife?" – ignoring the specific type – my thoughts often drift towards Damascus Steel blades. These blades – through reputation and (well, sure) marketing – have a well-deserved reputation as durable, sharp, and attractive blades... and as all-stars in your kitchen. Today, let's dive headfirst into Damascus steel. […]
When I was younger, I loved eating cotton candy at the fair or on (rare) trips to amusement parks. Cotton candy always seemed like the perfect snack for walking around a hot summer day – regardless of how sticky it was (or how it seemed to turn my mouth blue). Nowadays, I'm too wary of […]
As the weather starts to heat up, no dessert screams "summer" as much as ice cream! It's one of those classic treats that everyone takes for granted, but when it comes to the full range of flavors and that good old nostalgia factor, ice cream just can't be beaten. While plenty of people today love […]
Maple syrup – liquid, sweet, and (let's face it) altogether fascinating. It's important to be careful with excess sugar in your diet – and loading up on the maple syrup certainly qualifies as excess. However, in moderation – or as a substitute for other unhealthy sugars – maple syrup is an excellent option. It even has some promising early […]
When it comes to garlic – to the occasional detriment of my breath – I've always been a believer that you can never have too much. For as long as I can remember, I've always been a garlic lover. I'm always looking for a good way to incorporate it into every meal. And fortunately for […]
Eggs are fantastic. They're easy-to-find, tasty, and cheap, and there are endless ways you can use them in a dish. Best of all: eggs benefit your health in some surprising ways. In this post, I'll take you through the incredible egg and some of the proven health benefits you'll get from consuming them. How Do We Get Eggs? […]
Ever since I was a small child, I have been fascinated by turmeric. My grandmother and my mother used it a lot to prepare some of my favorite dishes, and I clearly remember being drawn to the bright color, the wonderful smell, and the unique taste of this fantastic spice. To this day, I use […]
When I was younger, I had a love-hate relationship with butter. On the one hand, I heard it wasn't exactly the healthiest thing I could be eating daily. On the other hand, I loved the tase over the supposed "healthy" alternatives like margarine. Butter has been in and out of the spotlight for the last few years. […]
Over the past decade, our family's diet has gone through significant changes. One place where we've changed quite a bit is around our intake of oils and fats. (C'mon, canola oil and – until recently – margarine?) One such addition is palm oil, a substance that is quickly becoming an important part of our Western diet […]
It's not only by chance that coconut oil has emerged as a widespread phenomenon. As you might expect, there are some mighty powerful and compelling reasons for its notable rise in popularity. Incredibly versatile, coconut oil is equally at home for cooking and baking – and even in the production of creams and ointments for […]
