I had my first bad experience with Amazon last week. In retrospect, that’s rather amazing as I, like probably most people, do a lot of shopping on Amazon. I buy from Amazon U.S., U.K, France and Germany, (You do know your account is good at every Amazon in the world, right?) I ordered some baking trays. My oven is small and I wanted small trays so that I could put … Continue reading →
We love sage leaves and use them often, both as a garnish and as a major flavor component. My mother, on the other hand, barely tolerated the taste…. possibly because all she ever had was an old Durkee’s tin of ‘crumbled sage’ that was resurrected every year at this time to add to the stuffing for the turkey. She was always careful not to add too much. Anything over 1/2 … Continue reading →
It’s winter squash season again. I have a feeling it’s going to last rather a long time this year as my plants were very productive. The acorn and delicata squashes are not meant to be kept a long time… Most of the experts say a few weeks, although I usually manage to keep them close to 2 months. Still, we’re eating one almost every day, and, sometimes, two. On the … Continue reading →
This is the last of the acorn squash for the season. It was a sparse season, and the majority of the squashes were small – which makes them perfect for a first course (Looking on the bright side). I was walking through the fancy foods section and spotted some pecans. Yes, the fancy food section…. Pecans are not common here and, when one can even find them they tend to … Continue reading →
We haven’t lit a fire in the kitchen stove yet but we have been using the oven. Pizzas, quiches and oven dinners all contribute just a little bit of needed warmth after the sun goes down – which is getting rather too early for my taste. This was so quick and easy to get in the oven that I decided it should have a sauce. This is similar to the … Continue reading →
Once again it’s time for the Secret Recipe Club. It’s also the last time….. Sadly, after this month the group will be no more. I’ve been a member for a bit more than a year and a half and in that time I’ve discovered some wonderful new blogs and some fantastic new cooks and recipes. But, as Chaucer said (in 1374), “All things must end.” For my final foray into this … Continue reading →
The acorn squash are coming to an end and I’m starting to get creative with the last few. This as much a guide / idea as an actual recipe. Little puff pastry tarts can be topped with anything and make a great first course. Make them bigger for a light lunch or smaller to serve with drinks. Make them red or white or even sweet for dessert. Puff pastry will … Continue reading →
