by Don Collins | Mar 3, 2026 | Straight Talk
Here in the U.S. we’ve been obsessed with fat-free and low fat diets for decades, yet 2/3 of us are overweight or obese. So what should we know about fat in our diet? Why do we refer to fats in the plural? Are some better than others? Why is fat important to...
by Don Collins | Feb 16, 2026 | Chef's Favorites, Chicken, Featured Vegetable Meals, Northern European, Sample Recipes
Stroganoff and Red Cabbage History suggests that this main course dish was designed by a French Chef in the employ of a wealthy Russian family in the 1890’s. It is thought that the thin strips of meat were part of the meal design because the head of the household had...
by Don Collins | Jan 18, 2026 | Straight Talk
I grew up in a Montana kitchen. I was the youngest in a working family with 4 kids in Missoula, Montana. The kitchen was simply where life was happening, so I liked hanging out there. Because of that, my working mom drafted me as her assistant at age 13. I was also...
by Don Collins | Jul 5, 2023 | Straight Talk
Wow! It tastes so good! Let’s just start by stating that sugar is important to us. The body uses the glucose it makes from the sugars in the food we eat to create energy, and to fuel our brain and organs. Now that we’ve established its importance, lets understand...
