Photo by adam morse on Unsplash I have been known to say that the pig is the tastiest of all the domesticated animals, but this is a philosophical position based on the total tastiness across the whole beast. For roasting, especially for a special occasion, the cow...

Used to something from Kraft (or Paxo if you're in the UK)? Since we've become a wheat intolerant household, almost anything pre-prepared (even the good stuff at the gourmet end of the spectrum) and tasty has wheat or wheat derived ingredients.  The evil of gluten and...

Photo by Dennis Klein on Unsplash Like Vodka? Like Tomato? Like a little ZING in your life? Read, pour, drink.  This one is for you. Here's the advice - experiment with how spicy you like it.  Each to their own, mmmkay?  Sriracha is different to Tabasco and brings a...

I am a major fan of the 'one pot meal' concept.  That said, I've never really dabbled in Crock Pot (slow cooker for the UK folks...) cooking. Why?  Possibly because I can never get my head passed the late, great Robin Williams in the...

Although not as good as the crepe style pancakes we have in the UK, 'American Style' fluffy pancakes are delicious when done right. I got this recipe from a line cook in my favorite Diner in New York where they actually make their own batter...

Proper, old-fashioned British pancakes are the real deal.  Much closer to a French crepe than American "fluffy"pancakes, their awesomeness is in their simplicity. 5 ingredients plus butter for frying are all that's required, job done - and...