I never order Chinese takeout without including an order of dumplings. Steamed or fried, I love them all. I used to douse them in the little containers of dipping sauce that came with the potstickers. I came to feel the sauce was just not standing up to my beloved dumplings. I decided to check out…
John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943) was a zealot with unwavering devotion to his cause. He believed in “biologic living”. Above all else he advocated for a bland diet, totally devoid of taste. It included vegetarianism, minimal dairy products and eggs, no alcohol or tobacco, no coffee, tea or condiments. He believed spicy foods promoted carnal urges….
Christmas is celebrated in Japan with much fanfare. Families gather around the table in great anticipation, having waited all year long for their traditional holiday meal. It is a national phenomenon that has become ingrained in the Japanese culture. Traditional Japanese cuisine is not served. They feast on Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). It is so…