As avid charcuterie enthusiasts, we love discovering new and unique types of cured meats. On a recent trip to our local specialty food store, we came across an interesting product called “steamship ham”. Intrigued by the name and unique shape, we decided to pick one up and learn more about it. After doing some research … Read more
For those living with gout, monitoring diet is crucial to control painful flare-ups. Foods high in purines, which increase uric acid production, are primary triggers for gout attacks This leaves many wondering – with its association with red meat, is roast beef a food gout sufferers should avoid? In this article, we’ll analyze the purine … Read more
Beef is a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in endless ways. From juicy steaks to slow-cooked stews, beef brings hearty satisfaction to any meal. One unique and mouthwatering beef dish hails from Taiwan – the tantalizing Yu Hsiang Beef. With its dynamic medley of sweet, savory, spicy and aromatic flavors, Yu Hsiang Beef is … Read more
Lasagna is one of those classic, comforting dishes that never seems to go out of style. With its rich layers of pasta, cheese and sauce, lasagna is a beloved meal for families and a reliable potluck dish. But what really makes lasagna sing is the savory meaty ground beef layer. Ground beef is key for … Read more
I get it. When you think of jelly, you see that pristine colourful block of childhood wonder. So who on earth eats BLOOD jelly?. A lot of people, actually. Much loved in Chinese cooking, pork blood jelly has spread to other cuisines and can be found in many dishes, such as Vietnamese Chicken Tapioca Noodle … Read more
It has less than 2% of the following ingredients: water, pea beans, pork stock, high fructose corn syrup, sugar; it also has less than 2% of modified food starch, salt; tomato puree (water, tomato paste); distilled vinegar; pork; pork fat; paprika extract; beef extract; natural smoke flavoring; flavoring; onion extract; it may contain traces of … Read more
A scientist and a seafood chef walk into a bar. “We have a mutual interest,” says the scientist. “I study crustaceans and you cook them. ” But the chef wanted to know just one thing: Do the animals feel pain?. Rick Stein asked Robert Elwood this question in a pub on the coast of Northern … Read more
Cows’ supposedly high-methane farts (fact check: they’re mostly high-methane burps) and comparisons to cars and planes (fact check: the world needs to cut emissions from fossil fuels and agriculture to sufficiently rein in global warming) are both in the news these days. And as with so many things in the public sphere, it’s easy for … Read more
Making this beef stroganoff recipe at home is easy, and it tastes great! It doesn’t use any cream soups and is made from scratch. Beef stroganoff is a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Many traditional recipes call for canned cream of mushroom soup to make the sauce. But you can easily make … Read more
Roasting beef bones builds deep, beefy flavor for broths sauces and gravies. But what if your bones are frozen solid? Can you roast beef bones straight from the freezer? Or do they need to be thawed first? The short answer is yes, you can roast frozen beef bones without thawing first However, there are some … Read more