Food & Cooking

Apart from the obvious answer that it originates from India, a more concrete answer to the above question is quite complicated but very interesting. Indian history is extraordinary, shaped by numerous unique cultures that resulted from invasion, migration and merging of different tribes. This reflects in its unique cuisine. While […]

In virtually all tests done on laboratory rats given GM foods, infant mortality and reproductive disorders have followed. This coincides with incidences of low birth weight, infertility, and infant mortality escalating in the United States as GM food becomes part of every American diet. Food Is Now Registered As A […]

Braising is a moist cooking method and process that slowly cooks food in its own juices, added liquids and moisture. This cooking method uses heat, time and moisture to cook, tenderize and add flavor to food. Braising involves initially searing meat, so that it is brown on the outside, and […]

Oriental cuisine is enjoyed by many people, although it is an acquired taste. Once that taste is acquired, it is a flavour and dining experience that people savour and enjoy. For restaurant owners that serve sushi this is good news. However, it also brings with it much responsibility in terms […]

Our current world population is becoming increasingly more health conscious now but not necessarily healthy. This is still a good sign though because more people are aware of the importance of a good lifestyle now. They are now thinking of prolonging their lives by maintaining a quality lifestyle so they […]

Some celebrity chefs stick with their cookbooks and TV shows, some just lend their name and some go the full route of actually producing a line of products. But like many sports figures who actually make far more money from their endorsements than from their sport, many cooks seem to […]

Living this conflicting era is a challenge. With news broadcasts telling us that pollinators are declining, the availability of food is threatened, budgets are getting tighter while prices of food climb and all the while experts tell us obtain nutrition from food. Getting the most out of the budget we […]

What might we not know about cookware, right? They’re pots and pans we use every day… That’s where we go wrong. Sometimes the most important things are right in front of us and we still choose to ignore their effect on our lives — cookware is one of those things. […]

Five years ago, the Organic Consumers Association had Starbucks squarely in its sights. They were running a “frankenbucks campaign,” protesting the company’s annual meeting and were undertaking an effort to prevent Starbucks from selling or using any milk produced from cows receiving supplemental bovine growth hormones (rbST/ rbGH). Starbucks made […]

How healthy is home cooked food, really? We choose to cook most of our food at home thinking its the better and healthy option. But lets take a look at the various aspects that determine the true health of food and how this decision adds up to it. It’s generally […]