Food prices may be on the rise, but the quality of the food many Americans eat today is lower than it was in the past. Unfortunately, consumer watchdog groups aren’t necessarily persuading us otherwise. Rip-offs at the grocery store It’s bad enough that you have to wait in … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Keeping Your Wine Cool for an Optimum Experience
The term, "wine cellar" has more meaning for maintaining the beverage than simply because it's an out of the way location to safely store bottles. The cellar was traditionally the ideal location to store wine for two very important reasons: protection from sunlight and steady … [Read more...]
Are Japanese Knives Really the Sharpest in the Drawer?
The best chefs and cooks are absolutely passionate about their knives; everyone seems to have their favorite, and internet forums are filled with discussions pitting knife brand against knife brand, Western vs Asian, one knife vs a collection, and so on. Chinese chefs often … [Read more...]