PREPARE AHEAD FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Merchandizing generally, is starting earlier and earlier to rev-up the public for holiday shopping, so why should supermarkets be different? This is especially true of baking supplies, Read more
Oct 29
REVISITING DOLLAR STORES
A few things happened in the past weeks that have made me resolve, even if I win the lottery, to keep The Dollar Store on my go-to list. First, I grabbed a jar of pickles from the pantry to serve Read more
HEY THERE PUMPKIN….
Pumpkin, that iconic symbol of fall, so tied to Halloween and Thanksgiving in North America, is a bit of a contradiction. A native of North America, its seeds, dating back to 7500 B.C. Read more
SUMMER CARBOHYDRATE SIDES—III–PASTA
Fifty years ago, if one thought about side dishes at a picnic or cook-out, potato salad sprung to mind – along with the hope it wasn’t too hot and the mayo hadn’t turned! Today we have learned to use more choices; Read more
SUMMER CARBS PART II- – RICE and GRAINS
Rice is the grain which sells the most worldwide. It has a long history in the U.S. especially in the South as a staple. During the past 50 years, Americans’ expanding knowledge and acceptance of different cuisines Read more
MEAT PRICES—SUMMER 2014
A recent newscast made me take a long look at my motto: “Making wonderful scents, while saving cents by using sense” and realize it’s becoming more appropriate with every passing week—or should I say price hike? Read more
SUMMER CARB SIDES – PART IV – VEGETABLES
After all these discussions of carbohydrate sides to safely serve in hot weather, we’re finally talking about the one people think of first, not last, to serve with outdoor meals in the summer—potato salad. Read more
PRODUCE – SUMMER 2014
Usually I only discuss produce at length in reference to a specific, or class of specific dishes like salads, or in reference to a season. It’s such a vast field that one could concentrate on it alone and that’s not my niche. Read more
