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Our November skies are gray, and at times the rain is relentless. We call it our monsoon season. This is when you want something spicy simmering away on the stove, filling the kitchen with exotic fragrance. This is one of … Continue reading
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I do have a delicious sauce recipe that was a particular favorite of Chef Husband. Squid Provencale was one of the most popular appetizers in our restaurant. Tiny, tender squid simmered briefly in this Provencale sauce. It was … Continue reading
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GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT – THE ENTERTAINING SECRET The true secret to entertaining is generosity. Generosity of your time, your thoughts, the food you prepare. When you cook for people, don’t be meager. Be hospitable: cook lovely, rich meals that … Continue reading
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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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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 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
MICHAEL’S FRESH TOMATO PASTA for 4 people This is my son-in-law Michael’s signature pasta dish. It is simple to make yet complex in flavour. You can make it for one person or for six. Give yourself a treat and whip it up … Continue reading
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I review I KNOW HOW TO COOK I KNOW HOW TO COOK by Ginette Mathiot’s has been the best-selling cookbook in France for three generations. Now it is available in English. The book first published in l932 has been regularly … Continue reading
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Keftesdes , delicious little Greek “fritters” can be made with lamb or beef, zucchini, tomatoes or chickpeas. They are “can’t stop eating them” starters. So many wonderful fresh vegetables are available that dinner tonight will be heavily weighted on the … Continue reading
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These dog-days of summer create a feeling of ennui. We loll in the hammock; discarded books scattered around, ice cubes melting in the lemonade glass, heavy eyes dream us away. We don’t feel like cooking. Reason enough to fire … Continue reading
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