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  • Grill Pans Are Pointless

    Grill Pans Are Pointless

    I’ve heard autumn is coming, though I must say it does not feel like it. (The high here today is supposed to be 41C! In Portland, Oregon!) This shift in seasons means a shift in food content, and I’ve already seen a couple of articles and ads promoting “moving your grilling indoors” with a grill…


  • You Should Air Fry Some Salmon

    You Should Air Fry Some Salmon

    Coming from a catfish-eating family, I never had much use for salmon until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. The two fishes couldn’t be more different in texture, flavour, or styles of preparation, but finally, at nearly 35 years of age, I figured out my favourite way to make salmon, and it involves the air…


  • Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Hot Dogs, and Other Pet-Unsafe Barbecue Foods

    Dogs Shouldn’t Eat Hot Dogs, and Other Pet-Unsafe Barbecue Foods

    For most dogs, human food is the ultimate forbidden fruit, which makes backyard barbecues tricky for their owners. You probably already know to keep them away from the fruit salad (grapes) and the burger toppings (raw onions). But there are other hazards you may not encounter outside of a barbecue, and you should know what…