Today I learned that Alaska (walleye) pollock is a cod
Pollocks and cods belong to different genera. Pollocks are members of the genus Pollachius but what is sold as Alaska or walleye pollock belong to the genus Gadus …
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In defense of instant ramen
While there's not much that can be done to remove unhealthy ingredients (if any) already integrated in the contents of a pack of instant noodles, the shortage (or lack) …
Brownies, blondies and dessert bars
Historically, a brownie was originally a blondie. No chocolate. Made with flour, brown sugar, eggs and butter, the first documented brownie recipe, made with molasses, is …
A passion for dough
Is fresh pasta exceptionally good? Well, it has this sensation in the mouth that one doesn't get from store-bought pasta no matter how pricey. The bite is different too. …
Countless ways to make cornbread muffins
At around this time of the year, cornbread recipes in every imaginable variation start inundating the web. Understandable, really, considering that cornbread is a …
Spare ribs or baby back ribs?
The thoughtful answer would be: it depends on how the ribs are meant to be cooked. Most associate pork ribs with the grill / smoker but, really, they are more versatile …
Chicken skewers for every season
It’s the end of summer in the Northern hemisphere, it’s still winter in the Southern hemisphere and it’s monsoon season in the tropics. Whatever the …