For certified sweet tooths like me, baking is the perfect pastime to quench our craving for saccharine treats. Isn’t it great when you can just whip up a batch of cookies or a red velvet cake at a moment’s notice? Continue reading →

Fennel is a unique herb that heightens the flavor of any dish. It’s a mystery why fennel isn’t as popular as other culinary wonders like rosemary and basil. Perhaps, it’s on its way to becoming a common household item. Continue reading →

Imagine this: you’re about to start your baking session. You’ve prepared every ingredient except one; you forgot the baking powder! You realize you have baking soda in the pantry, but, wait, are they the same? Continue reading →

When you’re preparing food for your family, you want them to have the best. You pay attention to important health concerns like calories and cholesterol levels. You might be eating the right type and amount of food, but still you wonder why you can’t seem to lose that extra pound or get rid of certain health troubles like high blood pressure. Continue reading →

A great recipe is only as good when you’re using top-notch ingredients, no ifs and buts – that is what other dedicated cooks will lead you to believe. But what if you don’t have that one ingredient that will add the depth of flavor that you want just because it is unavailable or not in season at the moment? Take, for instance, a shallot. A what?!   Continue reading →