by amvandenhurk | Jan 29, 2012 | Life
Portion size. There is a lot of talk that in the US in regards to the obesity endemic. Serving sizes are tricky. And I’m starting understand why. I made creamy chicken and mushroom potpie in the slow cooker. It was good by the way. In the photo above... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 27, 2012 | Indian, Slow Cooker
Foodie can use slow cookers Up until a couple of years ago, my nose up to a slow cooker. I didn’t grown up with slow cookers in the kitchen. (They are very American and my Mom wasn’t American.) I had some misconceptions about slow cookers that they were... by amvandenhurk | Jan 23, 2012 | Life
Presentation of food does matter. I learned that from Japanese friends. Japanese cuisine is so beautifully presented. It sets the diner’s tastes buds up of a delicious experience. That’s one reason I’m not a fan of buffets. Regardless of how tasty... by amvandenhurk | Jan 6, 2012 | Life
You know when you get in a food rut? You eat the same thing morning in and morning out. Well, I’m in a breakfast rut. I love breakfast and frankly I can’t function without it. Think of coffee drinkers reaction sans coffee in the morning. Come to think of... by amvandenhurk | Jan 3, 2012 | Dessert
And in this corner… Red Velvet Cheesecake weighing in at six pounds. Yes, you read that correctly, a six pound cheesecake. While it may have been heavy, it didn’t taste that way. I only make this recipe every couple of years mainly because it is time... 
