Despite the global appeal of the pancake, Americans have given this simple treat—made with flour, eggs and milk—iconic status. And different regions of the country have made the pancake their own, adding local ingredients and inspired touches. Today, sitting down to a plate of flapjacks often gives you an insider’s look at some of those regional tastes.
Read more here: America’s Best Pancakes
When picking fruits, look for plumpness, tenderness, and bright color.
Here’s to your health.Fruits should be heavy for their size and free from mold, mildew, bruises, cuts, or other blemishes. Some fruits are picked and shipped while still firm, so they may need additional ripening.
Read more here: selecting fresh fruit
When it comes to ice cream, experts say Canada is fairly PG13, but there are new and just plain weird flavours out there.
Ashley Chapman, vice-president of Chapman’s, one of Canada’s largest national ice cream brands, says his personal favourite is his company’s Mac Nut – frozen yogurt laced with caramelized macadamia nuts and shortbread chunks, which is perfectly family friendly.
Read more: The weirdest ice cream flavours
There are numerous reasons why we should choose organic. Organic food in Australia if often more expensive than non-organic, but the more you know about the overall benefits of organic food, the more you will realise it is much better value.
Read more here: Why choose Organic?
Call them healthy, call them grown-up; whatever you want to call them, this group of cereals doesn’t include Fruit Loops and Cap’n Crunch. We wanted to find out which were the best-tasting out of the so-called “healthy” cereals sold in national supermarkets. So we compiled a list of thirteen boxes, picked them up along with some milk, and settled in our conference room early on a Monday morning to crunch, much, and scribble on score sheets. Flakes, squares, clusters–all shapes and sizes were included. We also got nutritionist Sandra Frank to weigh in, breaking down which three cereals are the best for you out of the already good-for-you pack.
Read more here: Supermarket Standoff: Healthy Cereals
An ice cube tray might be the unsung hero of any household. As it turns out, there are tons of different ways to use one beyond ice making—and beyond the kitchen too. Chances are, you already have at least one lurking around your freezer, and if you don’t, they’re the sort of thing you can pick up for just a dollar or two. Here, I’ve compiled twenty-one of the most unexpected and ingenious uses for ice cube trays I could find. If you have anything to add to this list, please share in the comments below!
Read more: 21 alternative ways to use an ice cube tray
