Food, Travel, and Cooking!
The first time I made this salad was for the chairman of the organization I worked for. Later in the day he made a point of taking me aside and thanking me for “the best salad I have ever had”. Well, that’s definitely one big pat on the back! By the way, we love it […]
Saturday mornings in late October and November means a trip to Nat Bailey Farmer’s Market in search of seasonal fruits and vegetables. The colours are awesome! With the backdrop of the Coast Mountains on occasion receiving a snowfall, it’s simply gorgeous! I have always poached pears in white wine, but decided to change things up […]
Simply a wonderful combination of flavours for a delicious fall appetizer. Local pears, some fresh rosemary and a bit of melted brie. I make a stash of the Honey Pear Preserves to have on hand for a quick appetizer. 1 baguette 3 Tbsp. EVOO 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 8 oz. […]
While at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, I bought local pears, grapes and hazelnuts. When I got them home I thought “I have some Gorgonzola in the fridge and I’ll bet it would be fabulous with the pears, grapes and hazelnuts.” I think I was right! And I also think a fresh Pecorino or shaved Parmigiano […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. In my “former life” as a private chef, I was always on the lookout for new main course salads. This one is simply one of the best salads I have ever had the pleasure to make and enjoy! I have adapted the recipe from Gourmet Magazine. […]
As I look outside my window, I can see that the warm weather has definitely left us for a while! We had a gorgeous October and spending a few days in Portland where it was quite warm and really sunny (except for morning fog) really extended our summer! It’s damp, grey and drizzly today and […]
Well, you might ask! At this time of the year I seem to go into overdrive with baking! It really takes me back to my days of all those sandwich lunches but mostly all the baking for the goodie trays that my “flock” in the executive dining room loved! Of course because it’s coming up to […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. An excellent, light dessert with pears poached in wine and spices. Love the juices! Makes 4 Servings 4 Bosc pears, peeled & cored, seeds removed (a melon baller is a good tool for this) Juice of ½ a lemon or more to taste 2 Tbsp. […]
By now, if you have made some of my salads, you can see I like pears & apples with blue cheeses! You can get duck confit at Oyama Sausage**. Makes 4 Servings 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar 5 Tbsp. EVO 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallot ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped 2 duck […]
One Saturday at the Farmer’s Market, I spied the new crop of Coronation grapes from Stoney Paradise** (the best), new crop pears & some fabulous looking salad greens. Right then & there I decided to create a salad for dinner that night! You can switch out the Pecorino for Gorgonzola Dolce if you like, both […]