Food, Travel, and Cooking!
Sure it’s not quite spring but I was doing freezer inventory and found a few things that should be used up. Now that the tarragon and chives have appeared in the garden. a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. I used chicken thighs because I had them but use whatever chicken pieces […]
I have been totally consumed by recipe searches and cooking for a very long time! Except for a time out to get my Interior Decorating Diploma, something I’d wanted to do since I was in high school, my passion for cooking has always been at the fore. The baking thing all started when I was […]
Or what every child should be taught to make! I was in grade 7 taking Home Ec when I made them for the first time. At the time I’d never have guessed in a million years how to make biscuits would become in my repertoire. That simple recipe has served both myself and many others well […]
When I was trying to come up with something to bake for the “big day,” what came to mind was how much we love chocolates with hazelnut filling, enrobed in dark chocolate (in moderation of course!) And how raspberries and chocolate are so amazing together. For goodness sake keep the trimmings after cutting out the […]
Do you, like us, end up buying a box of Panko crumbs from Costco that seems like a lifetime supply? Then…you will totally get our obsession to use them! We were in the mood for some Chinese Shiitake fried rice last night and really craving some fish to go with it. We picked up some […]
Here’s the cake to use when making a Swiss Roll or Jelly roll. For the Cake: 6 large eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt (approx. 1/16 tsp.) Icing sugar for dusting Cut a piece of wax paper to fit the […]
I was on a search yesterday, as per usual, for something or other, in my many accordion files stuffed with recipes. And once again, what I was looking for had been misfiled! I hate it when I do that! Anyway, when I began checking the other sections in the file, I stumbled upon a […]
Sometimes you just don’t have the time or feel like making a traditional Christmas cake. Although traditional cakes make a wonderful addition to Christmas treats, sometimes you want something different and it’s what this cake, filled with lots of fresh fall fruit, is all about! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea or on […]
I may have mentioned in my writings that I adore tomatoes! The bounty of summer at it’s best! It’s the dead of winter now and that often brings getting together with food friends. Recently at a get-together lunch recently where I saw on the menu Tomato Bocconcini salad. I could almost feel my blood pressure […]
This is my very first book review and I have a great reason for that! I have a high regard for Victoria De Maio’s travel knowledge and she has written her first book, “Victoria’s Travel TipZ Italian Style” which I am delighted to recommend to you. Victoria’s humour filled personal experiences, expertise and tips make […]