Hearty Soup Series
How To Make A Basic Crumble
What is a crumble A crumble is a baked dessert with a fruit base and an oat topping. The fruit can be any number of things from apples to pears, peaches to blueberries. I love crumbles for three main reasons. They are easy to make. They're versatile. And, they are...
Beef and Broccoli – 30 Minutes or Less
Monday's can be a hectic day. You're still getting back into the weekday mindset. Maybe your catching up on work from the week before, or work that has built up of over the weekend. Whatever the reason, Monday isn't the day that you have a few hours to make a nice...
Everything I Know About Eggplant
If you listened to the podcast yesterday (anchor.fm/foodinfive) you would know that today's post was supposed to be about everything I know about cooking bacon. Early this morning while I was laying in bed, half way between being awake and being asleep, I realized...
Mastering Pho
Pho is a soup and noodle dish originating in Vietnam in the early 20th century. Generally, it is made with beef, but chicken and vegetarian versions exist as well. Pho consists of three main components. The broth. The noodles. And, the garnish. The broth is a rich...
Pork Chops – 30 Minutes Or Less
Today, on this lovely Monday morning, I am launching a new segment here on HTNBS. From here on out, every Monday's post will be based around a meal that can be cooked from start to finish in 30 minutes or less. The idea here is to demonstrate that quick food can still...
Everything I Know About Cast Iron
In my kitchen I currently have three different sized, and shaped cast iron pans, along with a cast iron bread pan. (not to mention my enamelled cast iron).These get used more than any other pans I own. Why am I telling you this? Am I just bragging about my sweet cast...
A Guide To A Romantic Dinner For Two
It is probably unsurprising for you to hear that for Valentine's Day I generally make a romantic meal at home. It's cheaper than going out. I get exactly what I want. I don't have to deal with busy restaurants, or try to find parking down town. It's awesome. The thing...
Getting To Know Swiss Chard
Leafy greens are an important part of the diet. They are low in fat and calories but high in minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. Swiss Chard falls into this category. When young, the leaves of the chard can be used raw in salads. Older chard plants can be sauteed,...
The Great Tomato Taste Test
I've been thinking a lot about taste lately. About how it's not a hypothetical concept that can be easily explained. It is an experiential process. Meaning, I can talk until I'm blue in the face about how to taste things and what to look for, but until you actually...
Why We Should Invite More People Over For Dinner
Food is and always has been a point of connection for people. It used to be that we would sit around fires in the dark of the forest gnawing on bones of roasted meat. We would tell stories, developing bonds which would form the first communities, villages, and...