Bulgur’s greatest claim to fame is it being the major component in Tabbouleh Salad. But to stop there is to be missing a world of interesting dishes. Bulgur is crushed whole wheat that has been precooked and then dried. This makes it quicker and easier to cook with. Don’t confuse bulgur with cracked wheat, which [...]
The state of Washington has, as one of its ballot measures, an initiative that would remove taxes on soda and candy. What I’d like to know is why it was placed on soda and candy in the first place? (Some years ago the state actually was taxing all foods. But the uproar was so loud, [...]
See if you’ve been duped by some of the following myths, which I try to bust here. Myth: I use bleach and water to sanitize my countertops and the more bleach I use, the more bacteria I kill. Fact: Actually, a little bit of bleach does the job. There is no advantage of using more. [...]
Most people are aware of the fact that there are mushrooms that could kill you. It isn’t a good idea to go mushroom hunting when you’re not a mycologist (that’s Latin for someone who knows what they’re looking for). Many mushrooms are poisonous. So most of us rely on buying our mushrooms in the grocery [...]
Even though you hear in the news almost every day that olive oil is one of the healthier oils to eat, many people believe it’s the only oil they should be eating. That’s just not true. You really need to consider not only the nutrient profile of the oil but also it’s cooking capabilities. When [...]
