Before I go on talking about this week’s dessert specialty, I will admit that we caved in one day this week and destroyed a pizza. It was honestly the worst thing we could do since it really upset our stomachs but it was entirely necessary (hangover, rainy day, injuries,various other excuses, etc). Other than that … Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Recipes
Paleo diet – Week 2
Two weeks into the Paleo diet and we feel great. Some weight has been lost but most importantly we’ve survived the first (and hardest) half of this diet. Our energy levels have returned to normal and we’re definitely not as “hungry” all the time. We’ve even taken to talking about regular food with only slight … Continue Reading →
Whole wheat, banana berry muffins
Simple and very very healthy, possibly also somewhat tasty, these muffins are a great way to start the day. Should mention that they are egg free and can very easily become dairy free or gluten free. I made mine with wheat germ, blueberries, dried currants and coconut but the possibilities are endless as long as … Continue Reading →
Birthday Round Up: Log Thing
“Quick lad, pipe me a log thing!” I have never seen such wanton, gratuitous use of a pipping bag in my life.
Pastry Tip
Is your pie soggy? Is your crust not, well, crusty? Wanna try something neato that will make your pie flakey and lovely? Just add vodka. Make your favorite dough recipe and substitue all the water for vodka. The alcohol makes the dough more pliable and easier to work with. When you bake it, the alcohol … Continue Reading →
8 Mesmerizing Food Videos
Saveur Magazine just put up 8 great food videos. The first one starts with Jacques Pepin boning a chicken then proceeds to other kinds of food prep. Watermelon carving from Vid Nikolic on Vimeo. Jill Berlin
So simple appetizer
It’s close to supper and I’m looking thru old LCBO issues. Broiled apricots and blue cheese – some things in life are just uncomplicated.
Caviar on a Budget
This is one of those no-brainer foods and since I’m a vegetarian it’s a quick fix for an app. http://bit.ly/gmZjQ3
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Super simple recipe requires only a few ingredients and a little patience. Before you start, you need paper cupcake cups and a muffin tin (if the mini version of both is available it makes for a better size) and a pot of boiling water for your bain marie. -Melt about 500g of dark chocolate in … Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating by Fergus Henderson
Foodie Classic. Ahead of its time. Many imitators, few successes. For true culinary epicureans Fergus Henderson is the standard for “total utilization.” He was doing offal when it was taboo, while others were gaining stardom and Michelin Stars serving truffles, foie gras, and fillet mignon. Henderson would not give way to trends and fads, staying … Continue Reading →