If you’re a foodservice pro like me, it’s incumbent upon you to have a wide variety of spices and ingredients on hand. But the average home cook usually tries to put together a spice rack and a more modest pantry which can be adapted to all purposes. Substitutions are a daily challenge…Read More →
Okay… We’ve recently heard that Pork prices will continue to soar this coming year. That means even higher prices for smoked and cured Pork products. So, how’s the average red-blooded Canadian going to get their Bacon fix without breaking the bank, eh? The good old DIY way – that’s how!Read More →
Greetings, one and all! Just a quick note to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyeux Noel, Buon Natale, Happy Hanukkah – or whatever you celebrate! Let me share with you what’s been going on in my kitchen this week in preparation for our annual Christmas Dinner Feast…Read More →
I just read an online post (which apparently was written by someone getting paid by the word) purporting to tell foodie surfers which oils to use (and not use) for each of eight different cooking methods. Actually, all you need to know is which of three oils to use in every aspect of your cooking and baking…Read More →
Herewith, we start a series, with posts when warranted, about ways that supermarkets trick you… And sometimes outright rip you off. Problem is, it’s all technically legal. AND, unles we all get up on our high horses about it and demand justice, we’ll never get these questionable practices changed…Read More →
I’ve been getting a steady stream of requests for different ‘classic’ favourite festive recipes since I shared my Perfect Pumpkin Pie on this blog at Canadian Thanksgiving. We’ve covered two different and yummy Cranberry condiments and, now, we’re going to make ‘Mom’s Mashed Potatoes’…Read More →
There’s nothing that says Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner Dessert better than a luscious homemade Pumpkin Pie! It’s not as hard as you might think, and there’s no danger of a watery pie or a soggy crust with my fail-proof recipe!Read More →
What’s more representative of good old Western comfort food than the classic Meatloaf? (Maybe Mac and Cheese, but we’ve already done that!) But… With a few simple embellishments, you can create a great go-to ground meat mix that can be customized into a different entrée for every night of the week.Read More →