Do you know the difference between good old, every-day Black Pepper and its more-exotic cousin, White Pepper? Have you ever used White Pepper in your cooking? If not, you’ve been missing out on one of life’s simple culinary pleasures! Behold the mystery and magic of White Pepper…Read More →
It’s simple, easy and can actually give back to the community. It works no matter what kind of food you eat, as long as you practice moderation (no second helpings) and remain consistent in applying the method. In fact, the ‘method’ will ensure that you apply it consistently. Guessed, yet?Read More →
In our house, birthday celebrants get to choose the menu for their natal day dinner. Sister Erin specified Rock Cornish Game Hens with traditional Mashed Potatoes, Pan Stuffing and Roasted Winter Vegetables. Thus, I embarked upon my first attempt at preparing Small ‘Game’ Fowl…Read More →
Is achieving crispy Skin on your Holiday Feast Turkey a hit-and-miss affair? Can’t seem to figure out why you sometimes get the result you want but, other times, get only yellow, rubbery Skin? There are some basic rules to ensure you’ll get beautiful, crispy, golden brown skin on the Bird every time!Read More →
So… The Turkey is golden brown and juicy. The Stuffing is crispy on top while savoury and moist inside. The Mashed Potatoes are light and fluffy and buttery. The Pudding is steamed to a ‘T’… And there’s just the Gravy left to make, to round out the perfect Christmas Family Feast!Read More →
Some folks claim they don’t like Holiday Fruitcake. I say they’re nuts. But that’s not the point. The point is, it’s the texture folks balk at. The word ‘doorstop’ has been used. But the flavours of Christmas Fruit Cake are universally loved! So… What if you could get those flavours in a light, chewy cookie?Read More →
I got some interesting comments on my post about saving Egg Shells and re-using them in all sorts of ways. One comment I got a number of times was that folks remember their parents or grandparents saving Coffee Grounds and using them for some even more unexpected and intriguing ways…Read More →
I can remember my grandmother saving her Egg Shells to re-use in a number of ways, some of which I thought were more like magic than science. But it turns out that modern science has confirmed a whole catalogue of ways that Egg Shells really do perform (minor) miracles…Read More →