Lawrence Tracey reached out on the Ask Yves page for the following question: What is Crunchtine? Even Google does not know about it. The Answer:

The exotic flavour of this tiny Japanese citrus fruit adds a welcome and potent zing to everything from dressing to desserts. What can you do with Yuzu?

If you're wondering what's the difference between Yuzu Bang and Yuzu Pao and how to best use them, then this blog post is for you.

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.

Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinctly earthy, nutty and slightly smoky flavour that's perfect in this risotto.

Fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet caramelised onion and nutty farro. Delicious as a vegetarian main course or served with Tandoori chicken.

Menu creation requires the respect and time it deserves because when art meets science, the wait is always worth the result.

Let's explore the world of Shoyu and also talk a little about Tamari. How is soy sauce made? and most importantly what makes a quality soy sauce?

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

Many thanksgiving gourmet secrets revealed: from how to keep the moisture in the meat, all the way to a time-tested 5 stars gluten free stuffing recipe.

The ingredient use of Matcha green tea powder has exploded these past few years, not surprising considering the river of health benefits it povides.

Yves Farges guides you through a bit of BBQ Sauce history, why does home made sauce taste better, and the fundamentals of great BBQ Ingredients.