Tag: cooking

For the Love of Food: Anthony Capo’s Story

For the Love of Food: Anthony Capo’s Story

The story of Anthony Capo is equal parts passion and serendipity. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Capo’s first introduction to the culinary world came at an early age. Self-taught and self-proclaimed foodie and cook, Capo has been cooking before he could even remember. Capo recalls watching his mother cook as a child […]

Top 5 Best Early Black Friday Kitchen Appliances to get on Amazon

Top 5 Best Early Black Friday Kitchen Appliances to get on Amazon

Although Black Friday isn’t here yet, there are still plenty of deals on kitchen appliances that you can find on Amazon. With so many brands to choose from like Ninja, Instant Pot, and Keurig, you can save big on them with these early sales! Here are some deals that I found while browsing the website myself.

Dry Red Wine Market Is Booming Worldwide

Dry Red Wine Market Is Booming Worldwide

According to wine research experts, the Dry Red Wine market experienced a huge change under the influence of COVID-19. In a study titled “Global Dry Red Wine Market Insights, Size, Share, Growth, Opportunities, Emerging Trends, Forecast to 2028,” performed by Qurate Research, current and future conditions of the global Dry Red Wine market were found to be booming worldwide.

National Dishes are a Reflection of the Past and Poor

National Dishes are a Reflection of the Past and Poor

The national dishes of countries are as diverse as the cultures themselves. However, one commonality between the cuisines most countries are famous for is that they are more often than not, the cuisine of regular people. National dishes and famous meals from different countries are usually something that is enjoyed by everyone; recipes born from the childhoods of that culture.

Op-Ed: Anthony Bourdain, a Writer First

Op-Ed: Anthony Bourdain, a Writer First

Many view the beloved Anthony Bourdain as someone whose career was built around cooking and cuisine, as he was most famous for his popular food and travel shows. More dedicated fans may also know of his book Kitchen Confidential, which launched his career. It is no secret that Bourdain was a writer, but Laurie Woolever’s book Bourdain The Definitive Oral Biography offers a different perspective on Bourdain’s legacy, a writer who became a chef rather than the other way around.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Following an outbreak of acute hepatitis in young children in 16 countries, the World Health Organization started an investigation into the origin. It found that around 14 percent of the children recently diagnosed also required liver transplants as a result. Liver transplants are usually rather uncommon in cases of autoimmune hepatitis; however, the recent spike draws attention to the larger issue of liver failure among children.

The Versatility Of Gnocchi

The Versatility Of Gnocchi

If you’re like me, you love simple, easy to make recipes. The less ingredients needed, the better; the less cleanup, the better. For this, look no further than gnocchi, an Italian pasta made of cooked mashed potatoes, flour, and eggs. Some recipes also include ricotta, but it’s not necessary. As painless as they are to make, gnocchi is even easier to use in pretty much any recipe. There are about a thousand different ways to not only make these squat little shells, but also to use them.

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