Food, Travel, and Cooking!
This tart recipe comes from the late Noel Richardson, one of my favourite food writers. Noel and her husband owned the lovely Ravenhill Farm in Saanich, B.C. until her passing a number of years and thankfully has been stewarded by new owners. The caramelized onions are so delicious. If you don’t want to make your […]
One summer we were touring wine country on Vancouver Island visiting wineries, farms and cheese makers. One of our favourite places was Merridale Cider. They were one of the first to begin making English style apple cider. We tasted and tasted some more, then bought their Traditional style, Somerset and Scrumpy. When we got home […]
Eggplant was something new to us until a few years ago. Sad to say we’ve missed out on a number of years of deliciousness! I love the ways countries around the Mediterranean cook them. I’m been bent on getting to learn more about different preparations. While staying in Greve in Chianti a few years ago, […]
More Burgers, Burgers, Burgers I have made these burgers with beef, buffalo and turkey and they were all excellent! Makes 4 Servings For Salsa 1 small tomato ¼ cup + 1/8 cup onion, diced 2 garlic cloves 2 chipotle chilies in adobo (use less if you don’t like it too hot) 2 pasilla or other […]
This makes a lovely brunch dish or served as a light supper dish along with a salad. Although the photo may not make it not leap off the page, it is very, very good! It’s been a keeper in my files for a number of years and it’s vegetarian! I prefer using the cheese instead […]
A much more attractive way to present sausages I think! The mustard baste adds a special note. Great for brunch! Best of all, they’re so easy! Makes 8 Servings 1 sweet red bell pepper 8 links of sausages, (approx. ½ lb.) Mustard Baste: 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or thyme (or […]
The famous Brazilian meat pies! We really enjoy them in the summer either for lunch or dinner with a salad! They are perfect to take along on a picnic or to make appetizer size and take to a party. Bonus…they can be eaten hot or at room temperature! If you wish, you can add a few […]
What can I say? Tomatoes, zucchini, basil, garlic; it doesn’t get any better at the height of summer! Someone once said that “what grows together, goes together.” I definitely agree. This pie can be served hot or warm, makes a great summer meal accompanied by a salad. Pass the wine please! And…it’s vegetarian! Makes 6 […]
BEEF (Rib, rolled rib, ribeye, tenderloin) 120 – 125 F Rare 125 – 135 F Medium Rare 135 – 145 F Medium 155 – 160 Well Done, If You Must But… VEAL (Leg, Loin Rack, Boneless Shoulder) 155 – 160 F Medium Well 170 F Well Done LAMB (Leg, Shoulder, Rib) 135 […]
This rice filling is delicious and redolent with mediterranean spices and it’s vegetarian. I’ve made the recipe using zucchini, peppers and added ground beef or lamb to the filling. I love that the dish can be served warm or at room temperature. Perfect for a hot day, I think! You can easily prepare the rice filling […]