As some of you may know, I am expecting my first child. Like any first-time mom-to-be, I'm filled with excitement, nervousness, sheer joy and of course, questions. Everyone in the world has an opinion about what I "absolutely should" and "absolutely...

1. Brown Eggs are Better - FALSE. Eggshells have absolutely nothing to do with eggs' nutritional value - nor does it reflect on the quality, flavor or cooking - it just depends on the breed of the hen. With 13 vitamins and minerals and only 75 calories,...

Because slow cookers work at low temperatures with lids on, there is hardly any liquid lost during cooking. With most cooking methods, the water in meats and vegetables turns to steam and evaporates. But with a slow cooker, there's nowhere for the...

Whenever I make a marinade, I take many things into consideration. Quality and freshness come first – the quality and freshness of the product I am about to marinate and the ingredients I use to create my marinade. The recipe ingredients and the...

Nothing is normal at our home when it comes to celebrations. Yesterday it was our 13yr old daughter' s birthday. As is the custom here, you get to choose what the family cooks for your birthday meal. Everybody kicks in and it's a great party. Of...

Have you ever noticed the first four letters of the word Butter? It' s not a coincidence. It's Karma. I know, I know. Butter tastes good. In fact, the old saying goes something like: "Name the 3 most important things in French Cuisine." The answer...