Crawling Through London by Neil McKay
Australian friends were coming for the weekend and my wife was busily planning the itinerary: “I thought we’d go to the Changing of the Guard in the morning, then walk back to Trafalgar and go to the National Portrait Gallery. Then over to Harrods, and maybe finish up on Oxford Street for a little shopping. That okay with you?” The will to live ebbed from my body. I couldn’t imagine Crocodile Don in amongst the cashmere in Harrods or...
Classic Thai for ambitious home chefs
Thai cuisine has a very unique taste, which likely contributes to its worldwide popularity. While many towns now boast at least one Thai restaurant if not more, home cooks who love trying new things in the comfort of their own kitchens can try making their own Thai food. The following recipe for “Chicken With Curry Paste and French Green Beans (Chicken Prik King)” from Katie Chin’s “Everyday Thai Cooking” is a classic Thai dish that...
How to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet
One of the first questions vegetarians are asked when acknowledging their dietary preferences is, “Are you getting enough protein?” Many people assume it’s impossible to consume sufficient protein on a diet that consists largely of fruits and vegetables. But many vegetarians get the protein their bodies need. Many people are overly concerned with protein intake, eating more than they really need to meet health requirements. The...
Enjoy dining out with kids
Parents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home. Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating...
Trends you may see when dining out
Restaurants are thriving once again. Since 2014, restaurant-goers have renewed interest in socializing away from home and more money to spend, a stark turnaround from preceding years when diners were living on tighter budgets thanks to a recession that began in 2008. As crowds waiting in line for their favorite eateries begin to grow anew, restaurants have begun to implement new menus and dining styles in an attempt to attract a...
Narrowing holiday dinner options
Shopping for holiday gifts may be a top priority for many come the holiday season, but for hosts and hostesses opening their homes to friends and family, several other tasks need to be done as well. One of the more significant decisions holiday hosts must make is choosing what to serve when guests arrive for holiday dinners. Holiday dinners are often more extravagant than the run-of-the-mill dinners families eat on ordinary...
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