Food Industry News: Kitchen Automation Trends That Are Transforming Cooking
First, there was industrial automation which took complex machinery and put it on factory lines to make manufacturing more streamlined and safe. Then came warehouse automation and robots that took care of some of the more complex requirements of logistics. Next, we...
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Leeks
Mmmm, leeks - tasty to cook as a side dish and absolutely delicious as an addition to soups, salads, and as a garnish on lots of other types of dishes. Leeks are part of the onion family, and in fact, many people consider leeks to be the gourmet version of the onion....
4 Healthy Food Blogs to Keep Your Diet on Track
If you're anything like 90% of people who make New Years resolutions, you've probably made a promise to yourself to get in shape this year and eat healthier. And right now, three to four months into the new year, is when people usually start to slide - trading in...
Dinner Ideas: Surf and Turf Under The Broiler
Surf and Turf Don't you like to get old school while cooking? Surf and Turf is one of those old school dishes from the 60s and 70s that seems to have faded although you can still catch it on menus. Although it is a bit stale, surf and turf is still worth...
Confidence In The Kitchen: How To Broil
How To Broil - It's a Dry Heat! Broiling - You know the upside down grills we have in our ovens - where any variety of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetable and fruit is seasoned or marinated then put close to the very hot gas or electric heating element. Broiling is a...
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Artichokes
It's officially Spring, and that means that new crops of delicious fruits and vegetables are finally in season - asparagus, apricots, beets, carrots, chard, and one of our personal favorites - artichokes. Artichokes actually have two crops throughout the year. The...
Dinner Ideas: A Classic Braise – Pot au Feu
Pot au Feu As discussed before, successful braising is the pinnacle of cooking. Perhaps the most classic stove top braise is a Pot au Feu - gently braised meats and vegetables, served with pungent sauces and salty items, eaten family style. It is classic peasant food...
Confidence In The Kitchen – How To Braise Meats
How To Braise Meats The pinnacle of cooking is the successful braising of meats. When the very toughest of cuts is turned into the most tender, delicate, melt in your mouth bites of deliciousness culinary nirvana has been reached. Braising is not an art in itself, but...
Food Technology Spotlight: Edible Packaging? I’ll Pass.
There's been a lot of headway made in food technology. From 3D printed food to futuristic kitchen robots that automate some of the more routine aspects of cooking, the last 50 years have brought us closer to the kitchen of the future. And for the most part, it's...
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Fish
Fish is an incredibly healthy entree to cook at home. It's high in omega-3 fatty acids, and extremely fatty fishes such as tuna and salmon are even thought to help ward off diseases like Alzheimer's and heart disease. Oddly enough, despite these great health claims...