When the crisp slices of potato, with perfect blend of salt and fat enters the mouth, joy knows no bounds. Fries have been a go-to food for so many of us! French fries are downright addictive; no matter how unhealthy they are, you can never stop at just one fry!  Fries are eaten all over the world and are perfect food for almost any occasion. There are many things you might not know about these perfectly cooked potatoes!  Let’s discuss 3 lesser-known facts about Fries- 1] Origin of Fries The French, Belgians, and Spanish all claim to have invented fries;...

Can you imagine weekends without comfort food? Not really! We are speaking for ourselves. When we talk about comfort food, we think of freshly baked pizzas, cookies, lasagne, loaded nachos, and anything that makes us guilty!  Everyone should have a cheat day on weekends!  On second thought, weekends are so dull without pizzas. Weekdays are all about working and following a disciplined lifestyle.  Weekends are supposed to be fun! You must do what your heart wishes to! Ordering a pizza is one of the things you should be doing.  Here’s a quick post that highlights why you ought to be...

Teppanyaki, a technique of cooking that involves grilling on an iron plate, is a popular form of Japanese cuisine. The name reflects this, as 'teppan' refers to an iron griddle and 'yaki' to grill or boil.  Many people, however, confuse Teppanyaki with Teriyaki, another type of Japanese cuisine. They may have a similar sound, but they are entirely distinct. What could these distinctions be? You should dine at Asami, the best Japanese restaurant in Brisbane and understand the difference all by yourself. First, however, for some basic information, read through this post.  What does Teppanyaki mean? Let's start with a...

Snacks are Needed for a Boost of Energy. Most people snack at least once in between meals to deal with a dip in energy level. Also, snacking prevents overeating during your main meals. Although snacking is considered to be healthy, eating junk food containing added salt and sugar as snacks, can create a lot of health problems such as weight gain, hypertension, heart problems, and more. Also snacking on junk food with trans-fat can reduce hunger at mealtimes which may cause you to skip the meal, causing you to lose out on important vitamins, minerals, and protein.  To prevent snacking...

Like many countries, Vietnam is no different when you talk about some specialty dishes and healthy food. Vietnamese cuisine gives huge importance to a perfect balance when they prepare their dishes, particularly. Traditional Vietnamese food aims for striking a balance in various aspects of its cuisine like nutrients, taste, and presentations as well, and that is achieved by paying attention to basically 5 elements per aspect. When you talk about spices, for example, a balance is pursued between bitter, sour, spice sweet, and salty. When Vietnamese food is presented, cooks strongly aim to have the colors red, green, black, white,...

For me, grocery shopping is one of the big deals. Grocery shopping can indeed take hours, no matter how long or short your list is. So, a solution to this problem is to opt for items in bulk form. During the last two years, quarantine has also made us purchase the items for the whole month. Storage of groceries is easy for canned and packaged items. But the problem starts when you have to preserve fresh vegetables. Know that vegetables are fragile items that need proper guidance and safety measures. Besides, you can spoil your veggies if you are not...

There are a number of different options when it comes to fish for the barbecue. You can marinate it, dice it, and even make burgers. If you want a truly impressive main course, try a whole sea bass. The bones in the flesh add a rich flavour, while the skin provides a juicy surface for grilling. The best fish for barbecuing is sardines, mackerel, trout, and red mullet. All of these types of fish are available in most supermarkets and are affordable. Some of the best fish to grill are those that are firm and not prone to breaking apart...

Red meat or beef is widely considered unhealthy. But when consumed in moderate amounts and when it comes from the right sources, it offers a lot of health benefits. Animals are ideally to be fed only with grass, but due to increased demand and for profit,  they are fed with cheaper and more readily available grains, which leads to the classification of animals into –Grass-fed beef and Grain-fed beef. Grass-fed beef is healthier when compared to grain-fed beef. It has lower calories, higher nutrition content, is not treated with antibiotics or hormones, and is fed on grass only. Grass-fed beef...