Food, Travel, and Cooking!
When you read my post “Figs” (link below), you’ll see I’ve written about the addition to our garden of our new fig tree. We’re hoping that in the not too distant future, we will be able to run out to the front yard to get some figs before the squirrels get them first! The combination […]
‘Tis the season, for butternut squash that is! A lovely soup flavoured with sage and completely dairy free and vegetarian if you choose. Normally I serve this soup as a “starter” for a dinner but it would make a great lunch with perhaps a turkey (again, ‘tis the season) salad sandwich made with finely chopped […]
We think this is an outstanding version of this salad and perfect for a fall or winter meal! It’s so good that I had to post it here! The recipe is from Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook “Plenty More” I’m a huge fan of his use of spices and combinations of flavours! A few years ago, when […]
Here’s a really lovely potato salad made with little, new-crop potatoes. My personal favourite potatoes to use in this salad are Sieglinde. I think the lemon dressing adds such a terrific brightness to the potatoes. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 2 lbs. small new potatoes, unpeeled, Siegelinde 1 tsp. lemon rind, finely grated 2 Tbsp. […]
There is something so tummy warming about the combination of squash with curry! The roasted red pepper drizzle is a nice, colourful touch. A very small amount of milk or cream is used to give the soup a bit of body and a bit of richness and a bit more deliciousness. Makes 6 Servings 2 […]
The first time I made this salad was for the chairman of the bank where I was their in-house chef. Later in the day he made a point of taking me aside and thanking me for “the best salad I have ever had”. That was definitely a big pat on the back! We love it […]
Fall has arrived! Think pumpkins, squash and best of all Halloween! What better way to begin a fall dinner than with a bowl of creamy pumpkin soup? I tend to use milk for a lightened up version, but you choose, depending on how rich and how thick you would like your soup! It makes a […]
While at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, I bought local pears, Coronation grapes and hazelnuts. When I got them home I remembered that I had some Gorgonzola in the fridge and thought it would be fabulous with the pears, grapes and hazelnuts. I was right! I also think a fresh Pecorino or shaved Parmigiano would work […]
Meyer lemons were something I could never find in Vancouver markets at one time, but thankfully they are now available! Heck, even Costco sells them! This dressing is excellent and I make it often. Whenever I find Meyer lemons, I buy a bag then squeeze them freezing the juice for later use. Makes Approximately 1 Cup […]
There are has anchovies in this dressing. It’s delicious. If you want to add them feel free. I don’t care for them so it’s perfect just the way it is! I’ve tried, I really have, even really fresh ones in Italy. The garlic gives it a really good punch. Anne gave me her recipe long time […]