Mark Hobbs 
The goal that chef — and former “Chopped” winner — Dave Hadley had for his Samosa Shop always revolved around setting up in a permanent (or semi-permanent) brick-and-mortar space. Now, after three years of haunting farmers markets and peddling his classic and innovated samosas, tots topped with tikka masala, and sweet-and-spicy mushroom sandwiches, he has … Read more
Roast potatoes are a staple in every British chef’s repertoire, and Gordon Ramsay knows a thing or two about achieving that perfect blend of crunch and fluffiness. While many recipes call for the addition of flour, baking soda or salt for extra crispy skin, Gordon uses something a little different. His perfect roasties are made … Read more
Oasis Brewing, a small taproom located inside a former church in Denver’s Highland Square, said Wednesday on Facebook that it will close for good on Dec. 23. “It is with a heavy heart that we are closing Oasis after a final day of serving amazing beer on December 23rd. Words cannot express how grateful we … Read more
The Dutch door to the Little Swiss Cafe, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a portal to another place and time. The front dining room’s timber framing and blue-shuttered windows evoke a European cottage. Inside, classical music is periodically interrupted by the chirps of a cuckoo clock. And a small chalkboard lists specials that might as well be written … Read more
Tesco currently has three active food recalls for products sold in stores and online in the UK, including some Christmas foods. The items are all store cupboard goods that have been compromised by foreign objects, in this case, rubber and moths. Most recently, on Wednesday, December 13, the supermarket announced that multiple batches of tinned beans … Read more
According to Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS), hot-smoked salmon is smoked at a temperature of between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius (158 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit). On the other hand, cold-smoked salmon, which takes three to four days to process, is smoked at a temperature no higher than 33 Celsius (91 Fahrenheit). In … Read more
Whether we like it or not, our palates and cravings are probably being shaped by what we see on social media, whether it is on Instagram or TikTok. You see it, you want it, you (might) make it. Each year, TikTok releases its findings on what has been trending, based on internal research and data … Read more
Eggs are such a versatile ingredient – enjoy them fried, scrambled, boiled or poached. Poaching an egg involves gently cooking eggs in water until the whites are set and the yolk is runny. Poached eggs frequently appear on eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and rice bowls, among other dishes. They’ve gained a reputation for being tough … Read more
Six Thai restaurants have earned Michelin stars, adding to a growing roster of places as a generation of young and passionate chefs help burnish the nation’s gastronomic appeal. In addition to the six restaurants that were given a one-star rating, two fine-dining restaurants were upgraded to two stars, Michelin said on December 13 when it … Read more
Pigs in Blankets are a traditional Christmas food usually served with roast turkey at Christmas dinner, but where did they originate? The first recipes appeared in 1957 but it wasn’t until the 1990s that Delia Smith boosted their popularity after she included them in a Christmas recipe book, and major supermarkets began to sell them. … Read more
