If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Paula Deen is one of those cooking icons that has overcome adversity to become a well known TV celebrity with her own cooking show, well actually she has two shows on the Food Network - Paula’s Party and Paula’s Home […]

Some time ago we featured “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” as our Blog of the Week.
We often visit her site to check out what great recipes and stories she has in store. Ree now has a new website called “thepioneerwoman.com” and I have just come from reading about her Tomato-Basil Pizza, Two Ways: An Experiment.  Both […]

7.5-in. Avocado Slicer

I am ecstatic. Today my avocado slicer arrived in the mail and it couldn’t have come at a better time as I am having guests tonight and sliced avocado is one of the accompaniments to the meal.
If you are anything like me you will realise why I am so happy with this gadget.  […]

There are two people in this world - those who like to shop and those who don’t. I personally love to shop but I guess that’s a female thing. A good majority of men don’t like to shop. The only time they do is when they want something specific whereas women just like to shop […]

In any discussion about what is the best cookware to use, the subject of heat distribution comes up frequently. Why is heat distribution such an important consideration in cookware?
Heat is Not Evenly Applied When You Cook
When you cook, it’s rare that the entire surface of your pan is exposed to the exact same temperatures. In a gas […]

Not always, but generally it is mom who does the cooking in the family, so why not treat her to a new set of cookware or even an individual piece to add to her cookware collection. 
And if you think that cookware is impersonal for a mothers day gift, there is nothing stopping you popping a bottle […]

Visiting France or even dining at a fine French Restaurant and enjoying the rich foods is a dream come true for food lovers. After all, the entire concept of the restaurant began in France. If you don’t speak a word of French, however, the idea of ordering from a menu can be daunting. Here are some […]

Wild Things 1673 Chili Vinegar Donut

Anyone who likes their food hot and spicy will be completely familiar with the role that chilies play in cooking. The chili is a fruit of the capsicum plant and is well known for enhancing the flavor of foods and providing a ‘kick’ to a variety of dishes worldwide.
Chilies come […]

Some interesting facts about Olive oil that you may not be aware of.

• In the United States olive oil is graded differently from the rest of the world as they are not part of the International Olive Oil Council which defines the standards and monitors production of olive oil in most countries around the world.
• […]

The Magic That Is Olive Oil
Homer called it “liquid gold”.  Its mystical glow illuminated history.
Olive oil has been more than mere food to the peoples of the Mediterranean: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power.
The olive tree is known as a symbol of […]