The season for oysters is in full swing, and the Big Q is what if you want whiskey, not Champagne, with your oyster? I have a lot to say when it comes to raw oysters, as I really like them From serving them alive to splashing expensive Scotch in the shell, and most people have been eating […]
About 20 years ago I learned the secret to getting super tender meat every time on the grill from my son Nick, it is Brining, and it is game-changer for the Summer grilling season. Brining works in 2 ways. 1st, the salt alters the protein structures inside the meat. It allows the cells to retain […]
Turmeric, known as ‘The Golden Spice of Life’ is of the most beneficial spices in the culinary world. It is due to the astounding amounts of curcumin it contains, its principal bioactive component. According to a Y 2017 study published in the journal Foods, curcumin contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties since ancient times known to assist […]
Hong Kong’s fine dining scene just got that much fining with the recent opening of 3 new restaurants in Central. 1. Sushi Saito Hong Kong Sushi Saito at Four Seasons Hong Kong Sushi Saito, “the Temple of Sushi in Tokyo”, with 3 Michelin Stars and a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List, has opened […]
Eat Oysters the Right Way The season for oysters is in full swing. Or… is it? Is that old adage that you should only consume raw oysters in a month that contains the letter “r” actually true? What if you want whiskey, not Champagne, with your oyster? Well, I am here to tell you that some of […]
Organic Coffee Is Good, Hang On Its Great for Us and Our Planet The Big Q: What is so Great About Coffee? The Big As: Just like other plant-based foods, coffee has its own unique set of phytonutrients and beneficial compounds that can positively impact your health, such as those already known to fight inflammation, […]
Caviar, a Rare Delicacy to be Appreciated Persian nobles are believed to be the 1st people to appreciate this rare and delicious delicacy for its great worth. Caviar has been prized as a rare delicacy long before the arrival of raw oyster, black and white truffles. Among the oldest delicacies in the world, aristocrats and […]
Cut Down on Food Waste, Start at Home A new survey on household food waste in the US shows that more than 68% of Americans had thrown away food because it was past the expiration date and the believe that eating it could cause food poisoning. This is a major misconception, as although it’s possible […]
The Spice to Boost Human Intelligence: Cinnamon A Chicago research team has revealed that Cinnamon turns poor learners into good ones, at least in studies involving mice. Lead researcher Dr. Kalipada Pahan with Rush University and the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, said the study offers the 1st tantalizing evidence the spice […]
Steer Clear of Fast Food, Avoid Salt Now for Good Health New proposed US dietary guidelines designed to reduce salt in Americans’ diets will save lives eventually, but people should take steps right Now to cut down and protect their health, a top expert says. “This is good news because salt kills, and we see […]
Drinking a Freshly Brewed Cup of Organic Coffee is a Sensory Experience Drinking a freshly brewed cup of excellent Organic coffee is an sensory experience. First, we are greeted by the steaming aroma, so evocative of the earth. As you take your first sip your taste buds will be inundated with an extraordinarily full-bodied mouth […]