I am craving afternoon tea outside in the garden but it’s still not patio weather! So a friend and I took ourselves to Rosie Daikin’s “Butter Tea Room” on Arbutus Street for afternoon tea! So, I simply have to blog about a favourite thing of mine: celebrating afternoon tea on a beautiful day in the garden. I can’t resist […]
Tag: Creme Fraiche
Save Cash, Make The Basics
One of the things I really love to do is test recipes that sound interesting. The other day I was thinking of making an arugula salad with mosto cotto (cooked grape must) dressing because I just happen to have some on hand, bought on our last trip to Chianti, that I am sort of hoarding. One […]
Coq au Riesling
Traditional Coq au Vin using red wine is amazing and I think this version made with Reisling wine just as delicious! Enjoy it with noodles, rice or warm, crusty French bread and an in-season green vegetable. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 3 lbs. chicken parts 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. EVO 4 shallots, finely […]
Quince Tarte Tatin
A truly wonderful dessert from Bon Appetit Magazine. The crust can easily be made the day before and kept in the fridge until needed. The caramel is not difficult. Use a light coloured pan so you can closely watch for the colour to change. It actually takes about the time the recipe says. Have your large […]
How To Make Creme Fraiche
So much more economical than paying $5.00 for a tiny bit of crème fraiche. You can use any leftovers (if you have any!) for making a pan sauce for chicken or pork chops or whatever else takes your fancy. Experiment using in other ways too, enjoy! Combine in a jar, 1 cup whipping cream and […]