Lisa's Archive

Risotto Taste-Off: Store Bought vs. Homemade

Mushroom risotto is an item that's been on my 'taste test list' for a while. Intrigued by all the just add water risotto mixes that are available on grocery store shelves, I wondered if it's really that much easier than making risotto from scratch. Risotto is actually not that difficult to make, but it does require constant stirring towards the end and has to be eaten right away....

Rice Pudding Taste-Off: Kozy Shak, Canned or Made From Scratch?

I am often overwhelmed by the amount of products available at the grocery store - especially all the convenience and instant versions of things. Is it really worth taking shortcuts? Or do things always taste better when you make them from scratch?

Rice pudding is available in all sorts of forms in the grocery store. It also happens to be one of my favourite desserts. I heard that it is super easy...

Buttermilk Pancakes Taste-off: Frozen, Pancake Mix or DIY?

I grew up on Eggo waffles. They are quick, easy and all you have to do is pop them in the toaster. It’s great. I can understand the appeal of buying frozen waffles because not everyone owns a waffle iron but frozen pancakes? Yes, they sell those too!

This got me thinking:  is it actually worth buying frozen pancakes that you pop in a toaster instead of making them yourself? I can understand...