Buffalo, New York – the Queen City – might conjure up images of frosty winters and stunning Niagara Falls, but for many, it sparks a different kind of heat: the spicy buffalo wings. But have you ever stopped to wonder, where does that iconic buffalo seasoning come from? So, here's all you need to know about buffalo wings and the popular seasoning. The year is 1964. The Anchor Bar in Buffalo is bustling, and Teressa Bellissimo, looking for a late-night snack for her son and his friends, throws together a batch of leftover wings, dunks them in hot sauce mixed with melted butter, and – bam! – a legend is born. Little did Teressa know, her culinary ingenuity would spur...
If there's one thing moms are pros at, it's finding shortcuts and smart kitchen hacks to get delicious homemade meals on the table faster. Their mad multitasking skills and wisdom from years of meal-prepping, lunch packing, and putting out dinner fires (sometimes literally) make them the ultimate kitchen lifehackers. Here are some kitchen tips and tricks that stellar mom chefs and food bloggers swear by. Dedicate a couple of hours on the weekend to chopping vegetables, prepping ingredients, and even pre-cooking some staples like shredded chicken. Portion them into containers for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week. Frozen vegetables are a lifesaver! Steam them in minutes for a healthy side dish or toss them into stir-fries and soups. You can add...
I got my first food catering job at the age of 11. I was in primary 6 (which is 6th grade in America). It was my final year in primary school. This was a public government school so there was no graduation party. As students, we decided to take matters into our own hands, and organize one ourselves! We contributed money to purchase food, but there was no one to cook. I decided to give it a try. With the help of my aunty and mom, I was able to cook jollof rice and chicken for my friends at school. Everyone was impressed- especially my teachers! So here I am today, cooking and putting recipes together daily. This is possible...
