As a Muslim living in Australia, eating halal is an important part of following my faith. With busy lifestyles, my family and I often grab quick bites from fast food chains like McDonald’s. But we only eat meat that is halal, which follows Islamic guidelines for permissible food. So is McDonald’s beef actually halal in … Read more
Crispy, delicious bacon is a breakfast staple in many households. While frying bacon on the stovetop is a quick cooking method, the splattering grease can be messy and dangerous. Baking bacon in the oven is a popular alternative, but it still runs the risk of causing grease to splatter all over the inside of your … Read more
The humble but tasty chuck roast is a must-try for anyone looking for a new culinary experience. It has a lot of flavor and is tender enough to please even the pickiest eaters. This cut of beef comes from the cow’s shoulder area, so it isn’t overly exercised. How does that help you? It means … Read more
Walk through any grocery store and you’ll see an array of tantalizing bacon options. Thick-cut, applewood smoked, jalapeño cheddar – the choices are endless. But recently many brands also boast another attractive label: “uncured”. This leads consumers to believe that uncured bacon must be safer and more natural than regular cured varieties. But is that … Read more
Cooking pork with apples could be one of humanitys most ancient recipes. This combination appears in some of the oldest known cookbooks. Before that, though, long before people learned to write, people who lived in the Tien-Shan Mountains in Central Asia had access to both foods. What is known today as Kazakhstans Sairam-Ugam National Park … Read more
Turkey bacon has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional pork bacon in recent years. With its leaner nutrition profile and versatility in recipes, more Aussies are seeking out this alternative breakfast meat. But turkey bacon can still be tricky to find on shelves compared to the ubiquitous pork bacon options This guide will explore … Read more
Costco’s meat department offers an amazing selection of high-quality proteins at wholesale prices Their giant racks of pork ribs are a stellar value and a backyard barbecue favorite But the size can be daunting for home cooks, How exactly do you tackle cooking those massive Costco ribs? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered! In … Read more
A nutritious breakfast is essential for people with type 2 diabetes. Suitable options include smoothies, oatmeal, eggs, and fruit. Sourdough and other breads can also be a healthy addition. Breakfast is an essential meal. Research shows that people with diabetes who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat throughout the day. Unfortunately, many breakfast options … Read more
Tracing the Origins: Uncovering the Ranchers Behind Walmart’s Grass-Fed Beef When you pick up a package of grass-fed ground beef at Walmart, you know you’re getting quality, all-natural beef. But have you ever wondered exactly where that beef comes from? Who are the ranchers raising the cattle that eventually end up in your neighborhood Walmart … Read more
A lot of people think that eating an animal’s liver is like eating the filter out of a car, to quote Dick Gregory. If the liver is the main filter in the body, then it must hold all the toxins it removes from the blood, right? Wrong. All the toxic compounds that the liver removes … Read more