Salt Shake-up – How the Origin of Salt Can Lower Sodium Content and Enhance Flavor

Food companies are working diligently to lower the amount of salt in their products without risking current flavor profiles, but the task has been an arduous one. Yet, there might be an elegant way out. Regional sea salts can help manufacturers maintain or even improve flavor notes and increase mineral content while lowering total sodium content.

Umami and the MSG Controversy – Cooks Know the Power of the Taste, But Are the Ingredients Safe?

Umami has only recently been accepted as our fifth taste, although cooks and food companies have been exploiting it for years. And while the ingredients that trigger umami sensations come from natural, healthful sources, such as soy, seaweed, asparagus, and tomatoes, they are referred to as “silent killers” on many websites. The Food and Drug Administration designated the ingredients as safe decades ago, but the agency continues to receive reports of adverse effects.

Plastic Drinking Water Containers Should Be Avoided For Two Major Reasons

How are drinking water containers relevant to your body’s health and well being? The answer may surprise you.

Tomatoes – Toh-MAY-toh, Toh-MAH-toh

Tomatoes are a popular fruit that are served as a vegetable. They are native to South America and were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers.

It’s Greek to Me – Gyros

Gyros are a popular Greek fast food that have spread across the globe. The meat is a lamb, chicken, pork, or beef roast sliced vertically into strips that is then served in a pita.

Lobsters and Lobster Bakes

Lobsters exist in pop culture as an integral part of summer on the east coast. These guys, as delicious as they are, have not always been enjoyed by Americans. They are now part of lobster bakes everywhere.

Walnuts – The New Super Food

People are just going nuts these days! That is, there are many people who have realized the value of eating nuts. Think about all of the nuts that are out there: peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, peanuts, etc. Nuts make a great snack when you’re on the go too. Sometimes, you’ll see them at the movie theaters. Most of the time, people will put out nuts around the holidays or whenever they have company over. So, what’s the big deal with nuts?

How To Prepare For A Buffet?

Buffet is commonly used to entertain guests and VIPs during business seminars, birthday parties, or corporate events. In order to give your guests an enjoyable buffet, let me share with you some tips to prepare for a buffet.

Summer Festivals

Food festivals are a great way to taste a lot of different foods at a reasonable price and great family entertainment. It’s a great way to get out there and have great fun for the whole family at reasonable prices.

Home Canning For Beginners

Are you someone who would like to explore how to can? It can be such a rewarding hobby to learn food preservation like our ancestors did. This is a great starting point.