Roast Leg of Lamb, 4 ways

But first….. Those who know me and / or read this blog know I hate to clean. I discovered the most marvelous cleaning tool today:  mon mari’s air compressor. I’ve used it often in the past to blow out our computers. When you live with two large, active puppies it becomes necessary to take the … Continue reading…

Venison Filet Mignon; are you tired?

What makes you tired? The kind of tired that makes your mind go blank and you lose the will to move…. Unless it's to move chocolate to the lips. For me there are two kinds of tired – the good kind and the exhausting kind. The good kind of tired is how I feel after … Continue reading…

Lamb with Camomile Tea

This is a guest post – and doesn't the lamb sound delicious?  I love all the herbs in it (even if the puppies are bent on destroying my herb garden)  Thanks for a great recipe, Izzy. Lamb with Camomile Tea  Certainly it is an unusual combination, but this recipe – which uses the contents of … Continue reading…

Venison Stroganff; the update

Lots of people brag about their beamed ceilings. I will have a beamed closet, so there! Of course there are certain disadvantages to having a beamed closet, such as the beam attaching on the outer wall at just over 5 feet off the floor.  I believe we will have tiered hanging rods. After mon mari … Continue reading…

Braised Lamb with Red Peppers; I need a Fox!

I would like a fox, please. If anyone is planning on giving me a gift for St. Patrick’s Day, I would like a fox, please. Actually 2 foxes – a male and female, of procreating age and inclination. And hungry. They should be very, very hungry. I’m told there used to be fox here….  Now … Continue reading…

Braised Rabbit; Why would I want the ‘whole’ rabbit?

When we first moved to Andorra, in 1997, one could find freshly killed rabbits hanging from hooks, even in the poshest supermarket. One did have a choice of having it skinned and cut up or taking it home doing the task oneself. I like rabbit – both as a cuddly pet and on my plate, … Continue reading…