Monthly Archives: November 2011

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP … CURRY STYLE

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CURRY CONDIMENTS   … SERVES 4 TO 6 I have a pantry filled with all kinds of squash.   This cold, rainy November day called for soup with an exotic flavour.  Roasting the vegetables before making the … Continue reading

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OLD FASHIONED HOT COCOA … AND A NEW SNOW SUIT.

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I was five years old when I had my first  new snowsuit.   Mother was a thrifty woman and memories of the depression were  strong.    I wore hand-me-downs from my sister Mona.   But in late August I was so  overjoyed  to … Continue reading

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PASTA E FAGIOLI ….. PERFECT SOUP FOR A COLD WINTER DAY

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This was the view from my kitchen window the other day. It is unusual.  Snow!    We look West to the Fraser River, and  I frequently see ships going up and down the river.   They seem  to be sailing  through … Continue reading

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BUTTERMILK BISCUITS AND SOUL IN MY KITCHEN ….

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I warm my soul  in my kitchen.     Cooking replenishes my soul  when the events of my world leave me feeling sad,  exhausted and drained.   I cook and bake when I’m happy.   It is pleasure to  cook for … Continue reading

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SEVEN THINGS I READ ON A GOURMET HOT LIST TODAY

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This hot list of food trends is from House and Home by Claire Tansey. l. Eat Clean.  This is the year of fresh ingredients.  Think homegrown vegetables, ethically raised meat and sustainable farmed fish,flavoured with nothing more than salt and … Continue reading

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THE ABSOLUTE FINEST BARBECUE SALMON RECIPE

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We are experiencing an incredible salmon run here in British Columbia.  The best in decades.  The Fraser River is a ten minute walk down the end of our street.  The other evening we walked down to see the river dotted … Continue reading

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CROSTINI TOSCANE … an Italian chicken liver pate

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This summer I reached one of those milestone birthdays.   I was far from home and my husband and I celebrated my birthday with our Toronto family.   They made it a joyful time and I will be forever grateful for … Continue reading

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LUSCIOUS LEMON LOAF

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This old fashioned  recipe is so easy to make.  It keeps well and would be a delightful treat to take to the cottage.  My lemon loving friends  …  Enjoy! When life hands you a lemon, make a lemon loaf! Lemon Loaf Have … Continue reading

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MARCELLA HAZAN VERSUS KRAFT CAULIFLOWER DINNER – NO CONTEST!

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Marcella Hazan’s recipe for CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE is the single most visited recipe on my blog.    The recipe combines the “comfort” of a distinguished cheese sauce and the healthy aspect of a roasted vegetable. The cauliflower when roasted  enveloped … Continue reading

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THE ULTIMATE ROAST CHICKEN

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THE ULTIMATE ROAST CHICKEN For more than fifty years I have roasted chicken in a variety of ways.  This is the ultimate roast chicken recipe.  And, the gravy it produces  will have you weeping for joy.  You’ll want to pour … Continue reading

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