Okay… I know I’m risking the wrath of The FOOD Network and millions of Mario Batali fans around the world, but I just have to post this. I disagree with some of his highly-touted tips for cooking and dressing pasta. And I think he left some important ones out!Read More →
I know, I know… You planted one little Zucchini sprout and it took over your garden, giving you back dozens and dozens of cute little Courgettes. But you ran out of ideas on how to use them fresh before the end of the first week they started coming in. We all do! Now, try preserving them to enjoy all winter long!Read More →
We kicked off our Fall Harvest Tips series recently with my take on how to deal with the inevitable Tomato Tsunami. Today, we’ll tackle another Harvest Time Embarrassment of Riches: What to do with all the lovely fresh herbs still growing like weeds in the far back corner of your bounteous garden!Read More →
Yes, it’s that time of year, again. The tomatoes are starting to come in, fast, from the two or three little plants you put in over by the back fence last spring. Surprise! They’ve grown to three or four feet in height and each has about 20 kg of fruit on it, coming ripe all at once!Read More →
It’s the classic Italian Pork Roast, and it’s unlike any other Pork Roast you’ve ever come across! Come along with me as I explore the magnificent mysteries and glorious Pesto-slathered, Bacon-wrapped goodness of the tenderest, most flavourful Pork Roast you’ve ever tasted!Read More →
Almost everyone has a microwave oven in their kitchen these days. One of the most important things we know is what NOT to put in the Mic. But there is another list of microwave no-nos, less-known but at least as important, that we should all be aware of…Read More →
It’s the traditional thing to eat on the U.S. Inde- pendence Day holiday: The all-American Hot Dog. I’ve got a few DOs and DON’Ts for you that will make your holiday Frankfurters even better than before and celebrate the wondrous spectrum of cultures that have melded into the North American Mosaic.Read More →
Just a quick refresher on Summer BBQ Burger Dos and Don’ts… We’ve talked about Burgers, in general, in this space before. And we’ve covered Grilling, as a technique, pretty thoroughly. But it’s the high season for grilling and it won’t hurt to go over the essentials one more time…Read More →