Whether you are packing a snack for school kids or the workplace, there are some easy steps to follow to make sure your lunch does not create any more waste than necessary. Banish Brown Bags and Plastic Baggies The first thing to consider in your sack lunch is the sack. “Brown-bagging it” is not as …
Good health and food safety guidelines try to prevent some old-style ways of roasting a Christmas turkey. Cooks have been warned against the habit of starting to cook the turkey on Christmas Eve on a low heat so that a roasted turkey aroma greets family and friends on Christmas morning. Before a whole turkey bird …
For kids heading back to school soon, the oft-dreaded lunch time looms large- especially for those with food allergies or restricted diets. What to do if your child is allergic to nuts, gluten or dairy, or if you and your child prefer a vegan diet? Is he/she relegated to carrot sticks and lettuce leafs? No …
Most recipes require quite a bit of preparation time and more ingredients than are in most kitchens. They are also designed to feed a large number of people. On the plus side, cooking for one allows for a few shortcuts, and for health conscious individuals, a single serving can really keep the fitness regimen on …
Buying good tropical fruit in northern climes can get expensive quickly- almost like you bought a round-trip ticket to the sunny destination to pick it yourself. This is why it’s good to know what to look for when you’re buying your exotic fruit and why Food Trends’ readers can count on the support of Chef …