Category Archives: The Culinary Connoisseur
What is Isomalt?
Throughout the world, isomalt is used primarily as a sugar substitute. It is a type [...]
Jun
In Season
In the last few years there has been a growing movement toward eating locally-grown, in-season [...]
May
Drink Up, Cool Off!
With summer quickly headed our way, we’ve got some nice ideas for your Sunday picnics [...]
May
Pushing Allowed
Move over cupcakes, move over cake pops…the newest culinary treat to take the world by [...]
Apr
Cut It Out!
Last week we discussed lots of culinary terms related to mixing. Another sphere of food [...]
Apr
Potatoes for Pesach
Of course you’re going to be eating lots of potatoes this Pesach. With no other [...]
Mar
National Oreo Cookie Day
How many cookies are given their own holiday? I guess it’s got to be famous, [...]
Mar
Can-Do Carrots
The carrot can trace its history back many years, originally having been cultivated in central [...]
Feb
Nougat News
What is nougat? We’ve all been seeing the term thrown around in lots of new [...]
Feb
Having a Nutty Day?
Did you know that there is a National Peanut Brittle Day? Yes, there actually is [...]
Jan
Under Pressure
If thoughts of pressure cookers bring to mind exploding pots and grease-spotted ceilings, you are [...]
Jan
Alternative Antibiotic
If you are reading this column while standing online waiting for a flu shot we’ve [...]