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LETTERS FOR MY LITTLE SISTER

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LETTERS FOR MY LITTLE SISTER by Cecilia B.W. Gunther with Melissa Hassard     Sixty eight women wrote this anthology about menopause.    They wrote  from the heart.  They bared their souls.  They shared their most intimate thoughts.  They did this … Continue reading →

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HOW TO RENDER LEAF LARD

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LEAF LARD  . . .  the crème de la crème  of lard. This summer my neighbor and I  decided to raise our own pork.  We loved the idea that we would know exactly what we were eating.  We were taking … Continue reading →

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BEET BORSCHT

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I keep a collection of baskets by the kitchen door.  A trip to the garden requires one carry the right basket for the occasion.  A small square basket for strawberries.  A very deep basket for kale.  Something larger and round … Continue reading →

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PUTTANESCA SALSA – a quick recipe

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  Take the classic ingredient for Puttanesca sauce.  Deconstruct the recipe. Now it becomes  an extraordinary salsa perfect for everything from grilled sausages and fish  to grilled bread. Using this basic recipe you can joyful indulge in your own favorite … Continue reading →

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ZEN AND THE ART OF PISTOU

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She rose early. Waited for the sun to dry the dew on the emerald basil leaves. Then before its rays could steal their fragrance she filled the basket. The heavy perfume of basil filled her kitchen. Mozetich’s music – Postcards … Continue reading →

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HOT-SMOKED SALMON PATE

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There’s something magical about a working river.  It’s the romance of watching towering ocean going ships heading to exotic destinations.  The pure delight of the skill of a tug boat captain shepherding enormous log rafts down the river.  The small … Continue reading →

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GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL … Haricots Verts au Basilic

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    To quote a favorite cookbook author, Patricia Wells,  “Young, tender green beans and basil are a Provençal marriage made in heaven.” The pungent, glorious basil combines beautifully with the sweetness of fresh, tender green beans.  When you have … Continue reading →

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HOW TO MAKE SUPER QUICK, SUPER EASY PICKLED RED ONIONS

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How can anything that looks this good, tastes so delicious, be so easy to create.      It took me just ten minutes and a few ingredients to make these pickled red onions that last for several weeks in your refrigerator. Pickled … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE GLAZED LEMON LOAF deleted recipe

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My dear friends.  For some reason this recipe has developed major glitches.  The good husband made it twice (and he is a brilliant baker) with disastrous results.  The cake   didn’t seem to assimilate the oil properly.  As well the centre … Continue reading →

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WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU A LEMON … MAKE PRESERVED LEMONS!

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In 1988 Paula Wolfert’s cookbook,  WORLD OF FOODS,  introduced me to PRESERVED LEMONS.    The dishes in this book share common elements:  deep, earthy flavours;  richness without heaviness; and “big” flavour.  Paula Wolfert is probably America’s most outstanding food writer.    This … Continue reading →

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