After a hellacious week, we finally made it back home. Back to work. Back to school. Back to our regularly scheduled lives. The stress is still there—worrying about how the van repairs will go, whether the rental car will be paid for, and so on. Neckbones are readily available (if you know where to look) … Read more
As bile moves from the liver to the intestine, it goes through a tube called the gallbladder. Fats are the hardest part of food for your body to digest, and bile helps break them down. The liver is continually producing bile, and the gallbladder stores it until your body needs it. When you eat, the … Read more
Cajun andouille sausages in Louisiana, chorizo in Spain, and bratwurst in Germany are just a few of the famous sausages from around the world. Even though sausages can be made with a lot of different types of meat, they are usually made from ground meat mixed with fat and spices. This makes them ideal for … Read more
Pork broth, also called pork stock, is a common bone broth in many parts of the world. As an example, pork broth is used as a base in a huge number of different kinds of noodle soups, congees, curries, and stews in many Asian countries. But here in America, you don’t see it as often. … Read more
Do you like seafood and want to try new things? Branzino and salmon are two popular fish options that you may come across. While both are delicious, there are some key differences between the two that you should be aware of. Branzino, also known as European sea bass, is a white-fleshed fish that is often … Read more
Almost everyone has heard of ground beef. It’s what you use to make meatballs, burgers, chili, and many other foods. Its easy enough to find this meat at any supermarket or butchers shop. Whether or not its healthy for you comes down to its fat-to-protein ratio. You can make your own ground beef to fit … Read more
Can Cats with Kidney Disease Eat Prawns? A Guide for Cat Owners Prawns can make a tasty treat for cats but what about cats diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Is it safe for them to enjoy some shrimpy goodness too? Or are prawns off the menu for cats with compromised kidney function? In this … Read more
Pork ribs with no bones that are cooked in the country style? Many people cook them in the oven or crock pot. My wife says the pork ribs I smoke on the Traeger are one of the best things I’ve ever made. If it gets her seal of approval, you know Im doing something right!. … Read more
We all know the story. Your fishing trip was great, and you caught a lot of fish. But now you don’t know how to get the fish home. Is there anything worse than not getting to eat the fish you worked so hard to catch? Maybe you didn’t know how to freeze it or properly … Read more
Beef stews like boeuf bourguignon and goulash will never go out of style. Because tougher, collagen-rich cuts like chuck or brisket, which are usually used for stew, take up to an hour to break down into tender, flavorful perfection, stews are great for winters when it’s very cold outside. But all that beef needs a … Read more