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Benefits of Copper Cookware
Dec11

Benefits of Copper Cookware

Posted By on Dec 11, 2010 in Cooking Tips & Tricks, How To Cook | 1 comment

Not many things are more gorgeous to a chef in the kitchen, whether you actually use it or not. Copper cookware has a shiny luster all it’s own. Often handed down from generation to generation, copper cookware wins out. On the other hand, this cookware isn’t just beautiful – there are more reasons it should be sought after! Being an energy saver is just the beginning when it comes to this type of cookware. It evenly...

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Web Chef Review + Giveaway: Vanilla Vegan Pure All-in-One Nutritional Shake
Apr13

Web Chef Review + Giveaway: Vanilla Vegan Pure All-in-One Nutritional Shake

Posted By on Apr 13, 2015 in Beverage Recipes, Cooking Shows, Featured, Food Finds, Gluten Free, Healthy, Low Calorie, Product Reviews, Reviews, Smoothies & Shakes, Vegan, Vegetarian, What I Say About Food | 6 comments

Vanilla Vegan Pure All-in-One Nutritional Shake, not only gives you the vitamins, minerals & protein you need, but it tastes great too! We could all be better fueled with nutritious foods that support our body and its functions, as well as keeping us happy & feeling good… …But sometimes, that’s easier said than done with our hectic lifestyles & lack of time. If you find yourself without a lot of time for...

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Web Chef Review: Ontario Sunchokes at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Oct17

Web Chef Review: Ontario Sunchokes at Harvest Barn Country Markets

Posted By on Oct 17, 2014 in Canadian Food Recipes, Cooking Shows, Ethnic Foods, Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, Niagara Reviews, Ontario, Product Reviews, Reviews, Roots & Tubers, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies, What I Say About Food | 0 comments

I picked up some of these unique, Ontario Sunchokes at Harvest Barn Country Markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. These strange tubers are called sunchokes, earth apples, sunroots, or Jerusalem artichokes are most often grown organically by small farmers. The sunchokes resemble ginger root but, they are nothing the same. They can be grown throughout Canada and most of the United States. They were originally grown and cultivated by our...

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Web Chef Review: Organic Nutty Sprout Mix by Sprouts for Life
Sep01

Web Chef Review: Organic Nutty Sprout Mix by Sprouts for Life

Posted By on Sep 1, 2014 in Beans, Cooking Shows, Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, Niagara Reviews, Organic, Product Reviews, Reviews, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies, What I Say About Food | 0 comments

Organic Nutty Sprout Mix by Sprouts for Life are now available at Harvest Barn Country Markets! These organic sprouts are very nutritious, especially when you top a nice salad with them, or add them to a sandwich in place of lettuce. These are seeds that have begun to grow with little sprout tails that are very delicate and tasty. This particular mix includes wheatberries, sprouting fenugreek, lentils, kamut and adzuki beans. Most...

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How to Cook Grilled Corn Fritters: 4th of July Fare
Jul02

How to Cook Grilled Corn Fritters: 4th of July Fare

Posted By on Jul 2, 2014 in 4th of July, BBQ Grilling, Corn, Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Holidays & Events, How To Cook, Memorial Day, Side Dishes, Vegetarian, Veggies | 0 comments

Grilled Corn Fritters fluffy & fabulous, not to mention sweet & flavorful with the charred bites of grilled corn added. When we have a BBQ, we generally like to serve corn-on-the-cob, but lately, we have found that our diners quite enjoy these delectable little fresh corn fritters, as a side dish. Try them out for this 4th of July celebration to wow your guests & yourself. How to Cook Grilled Corn Fritters: Note: These...

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Web Chef Review: Drogheria Himalayan Pink Salt
Dec01

Web Chef Review: Drogheria Himalayan Pink Salt

Posted By on Dec 1, 2013 in Asian Food Recipes, Cooking Shows, Ethnic Foods, Featured, Great Cooking Products, Pakistani Food Recipes, Product Reviews, Reviews, What I Say About Food | 0 comments

I want to share with you my Mother’s current favorite salt – Drogheria Himalayan Pink Salt. The reason it’s her favorite? Well, because it’s pink of course! It has a beautiful light pink color to it with a peach undertone on a whole. Upon closer look, they range from light pink transparent chunks of salt through to some that are red in color because of iron oxide present. This salt came from the Himalayas in...

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A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day
Nov01

A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day

Posted By on Nov 1, 2013 in Condiments, Featured, Food Holidays, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

National Vinegar Day is a great day to experiment in your kitchen with this sour substance. Generally speaking, vinegars are the result of fermentation, and almost any liquid can be used in fermentation during the initial stage. They yeast action converts the sugars to alcohol. During the next stage, bacteria convert the alcohol into acetic acid. Vinegar can be made from grains or fruit. The various vinegars can be rich, mellow or...

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I’ve Heard of Eating Honey, But Bee Pollen?

Posted By on Aug 8, 2008 in Food Finds, Healthy, Home Remedy | 3 comments

Bee products are some of thee most healthy things you can eat! Honey is still a sugar, yes, but it is better for you than eating refined sugar, as it has trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, not to mention it tastes so much better. Honey is appropriate to cook and bake with, but when it comes to bee pollen, it is not recommended due to the destruction of essential enzymes caused by excessive heat. However, you can...

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