Mung Bean Stew with Smoked Ham Hock to Kickstart the Cold Season

RECIPE * This recipe is of Asian origin as mung beans are very common in India, China, and the rest of Southeast Asia. Mung beans provide a very significant amount of fiber which is good for gut health; folate for healthy red blood cell growth; and complex carbohydrates for much-needed energy. Mung beans, just like … More Mung Bean Stew with Smoked Ham Hock to Kickstart the Cold Season

Greasing up with Kielbasa & Sauerkraut on a Wintry-Mix Day

Just like that, the hill country in south Texas is getting freezing rain in the early morning of the first week of February! According to the weather reports, this condition will continue until the following day.  My family has just moved here in south Texas between Austin and San Antonio in 2021 from Wisconsin, one … More Greasing up with Kielbasa & Sauerkraut on a Wintry-Mix Day

Coconut Curry Pork and Fried Pork Chops: Unmasking infamy of the ‘other white meat’

Is pork healthy or unhealthy? That is the question these days. Pork has gained so much notoriety over the years due to a number of factors, let me tell you three of the biggest concerns. #1 – It is linked to trichinosis, an infection caused by roundworm parasites commonly found, not just in domesticated animals … More Coconut Curry Pork and Fried Pork Chops: Unmasking infamy of the ‘other white meat’