Incorporating Wine into Your Cooking

Red wine, in moderation, has been found to have a myriad of benefits for the heart. Its potent quotient of antioxidants and polyphenols (like resveratrol) have been found to prevent coronary heart disease. Moderation is key when it comes to making the most of wine, and cooking can play a role in ensuring you consume a little […]

Mexican Fruit – Most Popular Fruits from Mexico

Mexican fruit is delicious. Mexico is a fruit-growing country although the fruits will vary based on whereabouts you are since the areas are very diverse. Mexico has a variety of fruits, some of which are cultivated on trees and others on the ground. A lot of them taste distinctly tropical. Although produced in Mexico, several […]

What is Swai, Basa, Pangasius Fish and How Does It Taste

swai basa fish

What is swai? Swai fish, also known as panga, pangasius, swai catfish, basa fish, basa catfish, iridescent shark, and more, seems to appear on more and more restaurant menus. Actually it’s probably better to say it does NOT appear on menus. Instead you will see the dubious-looking ‘fried fish’ or ‘fish taco’ or whatever style […]