At the end of the growing season, usually sometime in October around here, all the peppers ripen up at once. We use some hot peppers in our cooking but can not possibly use the dozens and dozens of peppers that ripen at the end of the season. Hot sauce is […]
This is a simple black currant jam or gelé which is firm due to the pectin added and also the pectin naturally occuring in the black currants. When making jam the ratio is often 50/50 fruit to sugar ratio but I like a less sweet combination so you can taste […]
During the summer there are often cookouts with barbecued pork, chicken, brisket or even just hamburgers. There is always a need for hamburger buns. We try to make our own bread with sourdough because it’s much gentler on your stomach, does not have additives that store bought bread does and […]
Sourdough bread baking I love bread, especially fresh, warm and crusty loaves that crackle when you squeeze them. Put some butter on a slice and cheese and it’s like heaven or just tear off a piece and dunk in soup, sauce or olive oil – yum! Fresh bread is great […]
I love sourdough bread, not only is it delicious but it is easier to digest so it is better for you. The longer process involved in making it allows the gluten to start breaking down in the proofing process and it makes you feel less stuffed when eating it. The […]
This is a fun and slightly sweet dressing which works very well in the summer and for picknicks and cookouts. It works well on plain salad but also nicely on salads with chicken, pork or salmon. You can also use it as a marinade or sauce on chicken, pork, salmon […]
I enjoy different kinds of mustard weather it is on a hot dog at a cookout or for a sophisticated sauce on fish or meat. There are many different styles of mustard ranging from hot to mild and sweet and they all come in handy when used in different dishes. […]
This is a dish I grew up with, my grandmother used to make it and my mother used to make it. The vegetable mix is a bit eastern European and it was traditionally served at Christmas. We often make it during the summer to go with cookouts and it always […]
OK thanksgiving day: Turkey is prepped and in the oven. Gravy is checked, right? Part 2 Desserts are go Part 2. All the is left is mashed potatoes – part2. Veggies: you want veggies in season, and the following are popular: Carrots: peel, blanch […]
This is a traditional pie holiday so it should be the focus of dessert. Since pies can and should be made in advance to free up oven space on the day of Thanksgiving, we will go over them now. Traditionally pumpkin pie is the most popular […]
Welcome! I have been cooking professionally and for fun over 40 years and love it as ever. I would like to share some of the things I have learned over the years as well as some of the miscues.