My Favorite Beetroot Salad

When it is time for barbecues and picnics, foods that are easy to prepare and carry and that can help cool you down are the best for the summer days. This, of course, means sandwiches, finger foods and salads. If you are thinking you might like to...

Border-hopping on the Doubs 3: St Ursanne to Villers-le-Lac

This next part of our journey will eventually take us back into France, but with Switzerland only a few yards away over the river. Where the Doubs is the border, all of the water is French. Customs officers used to be pretty busy along this stretch...

Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Meals With Noodles

Walking is a very good way to burn calories, and you can do it almost anywhere. However, even though exercise is a major component of staying in shape, diet also plays a key factor. One of the places where I have always done well with nutrition is...

London Broil, Leftovers, and Stretching the Dollar

I have always been confused as to how London broil got its name. Having prepared and eaten many of them myself, I remember broiling only one and it reminded me of shoe leather. I later learned the key is how you sliced it. It seems though home...

Pots And Pans: Tips For Buying Pots And Pans

Pots and pans are an integral part of every kitchen. They are basic but important cookware products that are needed in every home. If you have the right kind of pots and pans, you will find that the process...

How to Cook Potatoes

How to cook potatoes is something everyone should know, and with potatoes being one of the most versatile vegetables ever, there are literally hundreds of different ways to cook them, some of which are shown here.

Taking Care of Your Teflon Pots and Pans

If you want your Teflon to last as long as possible read this article. Contrary to popular opinion oiling them first is a very good idea.

Mauviel Copper Cookware-Achieve Culinary Excellence Through Superior Control

Marlene's Portuguese Beans Made Easy

When I was a young kid growing up in California, I remember going to Jim and Marlene's house for a BBQ and a swim party. Now summer's here can be miserably hot, and one of the first things you learn as a young...

All Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Review: Pros and Cons

Review of All Clad Cookware I bought several years ago, including 2 quart saucepan with lid, frying pan, and dutch oven.