Flavor First

October 2025
Corn is an indigenous grain to Mexico and has been part of its culture and cuisine for thousands of years.

May 2025
They are quick. They’re easy. They deliver big flavor in small doses and add the richness we crave. What’s not to love about condiments?

July 2024
Most people spend much less time in the kitchen during the sizzling summer months.

May 2024
Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner! Time for the perennials to start blooming! And, yes, this includes asparagus.

January 2024
January is the peak of soup season. No matter where you are, the weather tends to be cooler, wetter and sometimes downright snowy.

February 2023
The longest life spans in the world are found on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It appears they've found a few keys to longevity, and soybeans are an elemental part of their diet. Coincidence? Hardly.

November 2022
Many of us are busy planning our Thanksgiving recipes and menus. Some of us use the same tried and true recipes each year, so we are ready to start shopping, at least for the non-perishable ingredients we will use.

September 2022
While most of my recipes are now in electronic form, I still have my trusty wooden recipe box, comprised mostly of old familiar recipes from family and friends. And now that September’s upon us, comfort food and hot hearty meals come to mind.

April 2022
 The first time I tried cooking a frogged chicken, I was amazed at how easy it was to cook the chicken so perfectly. And the cutting technique is relatively simple.