We not only label foods, but we label ourselves – Certainly is “food for thought”
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Human Milk Cheese.
Doesn’t the idea of cheese from human milk sound yummy? No. Not really.
A little taste of Canadiana, or not…
I will be the first to admit I really enjoy a cup of Tim Hortons’ coffee with a Boston Cream donut, or a French Cruller or even a few Timbits, especially on chilly winter mornings. It’s almost like a little secret pleasure I’ve had for many years that”s slowly changing now that I’ve become more …
For the love of food
The culinary world is known to be grueling towards its devoted followers forcing them into hard labour, long shifts and very low paying jobs. It’s notorious for its late nights, heavy drinking and definitely attracting a lot of curious individuals into its realm. However, I recently realized that it evolved into something even more grueling …
Ethical Food: Mechanically Seperated Meat
We take so much for granted when it comes to food. So much so that many of us have lost touch with where and how our food is made. While I understand that much of the food available is processed, there is a distinct disconnect when it comes to understanding exactly what that means. To …
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Where tooth decay comes from.
Back in the good ol’ days when color t.v. was new and the world had yet to go 3D, Kellogs released this nifty little ad. Their secret weapon for flavor superiority? Sugar. Baked in sugar. click to see full size. Thanks to gizmodo for this one.
Give it a Rest – Gluten: In-depth
Here’s a food geek that can explain Gluten: In Depth, & why it is sometimes best to give this network of proteins a break. http://www.finecooking.com/item/21978/gluten-in-depth Thnx Notesonameal – keep up the good work!! Jill www.CHEFinBERLIN.com
Kitchen Technology: Baker’s Tweet
For all you bakers out there: What do you think of this kitchen gadget – does it look useful or useless? BakerTweet from POKE on Vimeo. Aspiring bakers would like to know…. More From the BakerTweet website: What is it? BakerTweet is a way for busy bakers to tell the world that something hot and …
Great beginnings…
I’ve always been passionate about food and I do feel like I’ve definitely enjoyed it more than those around me. It doesn’t only nourish me but it makes all problems better, cheers me up, calms me down, excites me, and if it was a person, it’d be my soul mate. It wasn’t until recently that …
Food Humour
Kraftwurst – We are Pork Products! It’s fun to laugh at food!! Jill www.CHEFinBERLIN.com
Lemon Tart 8 months later
Its been 8 months since we started Notes on a meal. Here’s whats changed. 1. Generally speaking my life has been a lot better since I started writing for Notes on a meal. Absolutely since it takes me away from Facebook 2. My favorite meal in the last 8 months has been: Halibut pan fried …
When will the reality shows end?
Feeling slightly sluggish on a rainy day, I decided to watch a Food Network marathon expecting to gain some new culinary knowledge. Unfortunately, what I was presented with, instead, was a series of really bad reality shows that have very little to do with food. I’m sure Hell’s Kitchen, the “Next Food Network Star” and …
Food Pilgrimage
This is a post a long time coming, I had the pleasure of being on Dundas West a while ago having lunch at Hoof Cafe (a post for another time) with my uncle. After our meal Paul mentioned that there was this sausage store just down the street that has a great reputation in the …
My time at Cowbell
A couple of years ago, when I was toying with the idea of going into the kitchen, I ate at Cowbell. It had been open for a while and making waves in the Toronto dining scene. Fresh food, whole animal butchery and a commitment to farmers and producers in the local area. Now, these concepts …
Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Garlic Confit and Mint
I recently made this dish at home after searching and talking to a local meat shoppe producer in Paris, Ontario. I picked up One 8-rib Rack of Lamb, brought it home and set about making my dish. I had garlic, oils, wine, and mint at home. Using the recently purchased rack of lamb as my …
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