As we walked through the Bastille market on a rainy Sunday last time in Paris, we looked at the amazing white asparagus and fresh strawberries that the produce vendors were selling. Every one of them was picture perfect and without a blemish. Next was the fishmonger with fresh St Pierre […]
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 […]
The turkey Thanksgiving recipes. Here are some basic recipes for the thanksgiving meal followed by a few creative ones. Roast turkey. (10ppl) 15lb turkey (brine) 1 gal water 1 cup kosher salt ¼ cup light brown sugar ½ t thyme ½ t sage […]
It’s almost Thanksgiving again, with delicious food and wonderful aromas all around. This is a great time in the kitchen to have fun and be creative. First let’s get organized: Are you serving the meal at your house or going out for it? Or are you going to somebody […]
Grilling season is here and with Father’s Day right around the corner, let’s have a look at some cuts of beef for the grill. As the sun starts setting in the late afternoon, the sweet smell of barbecue wafts through the air. Whether it is the delightful smell of […]
Hi! I’m Jiri. This is my blog about food and everything I associate with food. My background is European, as I grew up in Czechoslovakia and Sweden. Food is very much associated with my fondest memories. Mushrooms often remind me of going hunting for cepes with my grandfather. He would […]
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.