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Whole vs Ground Spices

by neil bougourd | 19 March, 2023 |

Grinding spices to have them super fresh.

Out with the Blahs!

by neil bougourd | 01 March, 2023 |

Can I use Oil instead of Butter to make a ROUX?

by neil bougourd | 22 January, 2023 |

What is FAT WASHING alcohol and how do you do it?

by neil bougourd | 12 August, 2022 |

Flavour up those cocktails.

Housekeeping Hints from Heloise - 1962

by neil bougourd | 17 July, 2022 |

Housekeeping hints from 1962.

The History of Curry

by neil bougourd | 27 June, 2022 |

What are polyphenols? and why should you care?

by neil bougourd | 31 May, 2022 |

Adding polyphenols to your diet will help in the long run.

Tips for your Bougie de Cuisine

by neil bougourd | 10 April, 2022 |

The Best Brain Foods You're Not Eating

by neil bougourd | 27 January, 2022 |

6 Good Food Movies

by neil bougourd | 09 January, 2022 |

Movies about food and life and people and rats...

Are Bay Leaves Poisonous?

by neil bougourd | 04 October, 2021 |

Are Bay Leaves Poisonous? Let's investigate.

The 6 FALL must have SPICE BLENDS

by neil bougourd | 18 September, 2021 |

Fall brings the heat inside with soups, stews, and other delicious meals.

The 6 SUMMER must have SPICE BLENDS

by neil bougourd | 18 September, 2021 |

These 6 blends make summer meals easy and delicious.

4 reasons to buy French Olive Oil

by neil bougourd | 17 September, 2021 |

What taste do you crave: subtle, intense, or old-fashioned?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a superfood for DOGS.

by neil bougourd | 01 September, 2021 |

Can dogs benefit from EVOO?

5 words you didn't know you needed.

by neil bougourd | 21 August, 2021 |

How do you say 'grief bacon'?

The Five Best Sustainable Fish for Grilling

by neil bougourd | 17 August, 2021 |

Best fish for grilling!

Cocktail Rimmers: Salt or Sugar?

by neil bougourd | 27 May, 2021 |

Salt or Sugar? How to rim a cocktail.

A guide to cooking terms.

by neil bougourd | 21 April, 2021 |

What is minced? Is shredding different than grating? Why would I broil instead of bake?

Taste profiles of olive oil, and how to pick your favourite.

by neil bougourd | 14 April, 2021 |

How to pick your olive oil. Like a perfume, it is a very personal decision.

What is olive juice?

by neil bougourd | 07 April, 2021 |

What is olive juice? Does the country of origin matter? Can I keep my oil anywhere?

What is all the fuss about truffles?

by neil bougourd | 31 March, 2021 |

All about truffle. Oil and salt and where are they from? How are they grown? What is a truffle pig?

How and when to use wine vinegar.

by neil bougourd | 24 March, 2021 |

Do you ever wonder about wine vinegar? How is it made, how to use it, what is it? We have your answers.

Is your dish too spicy, salty, sour, or sweet? - Here are some flavour rebalancing tips.

by neil bougourd | 18 March, 2021 |

Tips to rebalance your dishes that are too salty, spicy, bitter, sour, or simply...flat!

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