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Cows need not apply: Soy milk is made from soybeans and water. Photo courtesy Mercola.com. Americans have been embracing dairy milk alternatives for a variety of reasons. Almond, hemp, oat, rice and soy milks are cholesterol-free, lactose-free, parve kosher, sustainable and vegan. They are low carb, low calorie, low fat and most are a…
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Stale? Not for long! Photo of ciabatta loaf by Vincent Talleu | Wikimedia. Most people believe that when bread goes stale, it’s because the moisture evaporates. It’s more complex than that: Bread will go stale even in a moist, humid environment (details). Refrigeration doesn’t help: According to Bread.com, bread goes stale most rapidly at…
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Swordfish Livornese. Photo courtesy Fabio Viviani. Sustainable or not sustainable: That is the question. Whenever we come across an appealing fish recipe or look at the choices at the fish market or on a restaurant menu, we check Seafood Watch to see if the species is an “Avoid” or a “Best Choice.” Seafood Watch…
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Mexican hot chocolate is made in scored, round disks from stone-ground chocolate. Photo courtesy TazaChocolate.com. To take the chill off, chef Johnny Gnall explores Mexican hot chocolate. If you’d like him to address specific foods or topics, email Chef Johnny. There are numerous artisan and gourmet hot chocolate mixes available from American and European…
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Frizzled onions are a delicious garnish on just about anything. Photo courtesy Silk Road Palace | New York City. Onion rings are a calorie splurge, not including all the sugar- or worse, the high fructose corn syrup-laden ketchup they’re topped with. But you can enjoy a few “frizzled onions,” thin shoestring slices, with less…
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