The cast brass and cast stainless steel burners have the smallest burrs — by far. This will mean less chaos in the gas flow, less trapped particulate matter in the burner and a cleaner burning grill. The following comparison shows how the ports are formed. Why is port formation important? Several reasons. If the hole… Read More »

When I first ate Chinese food in the UK in the 1970s, it was quite unappealing. Everything came in a gloopy sauce and seemed to taste the same, due to the overuse of monosodium glutamate, supposedly a flavour enhancer but in reality, nothing of the kind. Then in the 1980s, a new breed of Chinese… Read More »

How to Season and Care for Your Cast Iron Cookware You have a skillet that came from your mom, and before that, your grandma, and has now fallen into your hands. So how do you take care of it, use it, clean it, and get the best taste possible from it? I hope to answer… Read More »

While some people seem to have a knack for barbequing – always grilling up a perfect meal – for the rest of us, it is something that must be learned, not something that just comes naturally. Believe it or not, there is a technique involved. It’s not just a matter of following your cooking instincts.… Read More »

If you read my article, Curry – A Journey, published on the Curry page of this site, you’ll know that my first experiences of the dish were of the generic variety which the British invariably cooked and ate when living abroad a few decades ago. You’ll also know that I then discovered “real” Indian cookery… Read More »

You invest a lot of time and money into the steaks for a special occasion and when dinner time comes, they are tough. What happened? How can you cook steaks as tender as your favourite restaurant? The first step to cooking a good steak is to choose the right grade of steak. The top quality… Read More »

Grilling is going to the dogs. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 81 per cent of Americans own a grill and average grill usage is up to 26 times per year. And, with three-quarters of dog owners saying they consider their dog like a member of the family, more and more owners are… Read More »

Pots and pans make the most essential part of your cookware. There are various types available for each particular cooking method or a few different methods. Skillet/frying pan has a flat bottom with short sides that are flared or sloped, which makes it easier to toss and turn food with a spatula. The pan is… Read More »

Far too often people overlook the importance of using the proper tools when cooking fine meals. While there is nothing in the world that can quite compare to cooking with the finest and freshest of ingredients, these things can only be enhanced by making use of the perfect tools for the job at hand. When… Read More »

One of the most prevalent illnesses today is food poisoning. It starts as a slight discomfort a few hours after eating and grows into a life-threatening episode requiring hospitalization. The most common cause is the salmonella e-coli and listeria bacteria. And, they can be common problems in the chef’s kitchen. Common breeding grounds for bacteria… Read More »