Eating Tips

Comfort... Don't we all pine for comfort? Comfortable shoes, comfortable couch, comfortable shirt, comfortable bed, comfortable eyeglasses, comfortable friends, and the list goes on! In food, we often crave dishes that will do just that! For me, it's hot an...

It was meant to be... I laid eyes on you, I knew you'll be great, I got you and took you home, I will never forget you! That was the bowl of shawarma rice I happened upon at Il Mercanti, Metrowalk! DELICIOUS! Oh, and did I say super friendly on the pocket? ...

I can't help but sigh. Contentment. A cool rainy day of good eats and heartwarming girl talk with my best food buddy at Bizu. How can I forget the lyonnaise potatoes drizzled with garlic mayo sauce beside a crisp and tasty duck confit? And how can I ever fo...

Ordinarily it isn't a good idea to freeze cooked egg whites because they taste rubbery when they are thawed. But when they are all mixed up with the yolks, they keep their good taste and texture. So yes, you can freeze scrambled eggs and have a handy breakfast...

ABOUT HAZELNUTS In folklore it is believed that hazelnuts became known as “filberts” because they were ready to harvest on St. Philbert’s Day. But they were being eaten in China 5000 years ago and were harvested by Romans. In 2838 B.C. they were said to b...

Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. Start with room temperature butter and cut it into cubes. You can tell if it is room temperature by gently pressing a finger on the butter. If it leaves a slight indentation it's just right. Beat it on low speed for about...

If you have difficulty in beating egg whites into stiff peaks, these ideas may be helpful to you. The whites will separate from the yolk best when they are cold, but will triple in volume if they are beaten at room temperature. So after separating the eggs,...

Here you will find recipes that you're not likely to find on the Internet. They are recipes that have stood the test of time, taken from printed media or received from family members or friends, and enjoyed by families for a long time. If you have one you woul...