Roast Capon with Port Sauce; Cooking Christmas Dinner

We ate well in Spain, but then, we always do. Our friend may live in a remote village in the mountains, with access much more geared to goats than cars, but there is never a shortage of good food. That could be the reason, of course.  One must be prepared to be snowed in… For … Continue reading…

Slammin’ Salmon, winter version; Season’s Eatings

‘Tis the Season…. To grill salmon?!?!? Maybe not…. But it’s always the season to eat salmon. Cindy, of Baked Alaska sent me some wonderful Slammin’ Salmon grilling spice mix. Being from Eagle River, Alaska, where (I think) it’s also not grilling season, she sent me a wonderful recipe for Seared Salmon with Lentils using the … Continue reading…

Yorkshire Pudding, Stuffing Pie and Fox Hunting

Go directly to recipe Fox Hunting is no longer legal in Britain. It is, of course, still perfectly legal to put on the pretty red jackets and go madly galloping across the countryside on horses, blowing horns. And, of course, it's still perfectly legal to bring your pack of dogs along for the exercise. It … Continue reading…

Cookies, Candy, and Loose Ends

I have come to the conclusion that there are two approaches to most things: mine and that of the rest of the world. Naturally I wonder how so many people can be so wrong. I'm a marathon kind of person.  No I don't run them.  I like to get everything organized then do vast quantities … Continue reading…

Seasoned Eatings, Chocolate and Icewine

The gifts have all been delivered; the goodies unwrapped; the identity of the Spicy Secret Santa revealed.  It's time to show your stuff!  It's time for the Seasoned Eatings Grand Finale Round-Up. Lindsay, of Country Girl, City Living, and I will be sharing the fun! But first:  Don't  you just love it when you trudge … Continue reading…

Ginger Cranberry Sauce; Works Well Under Pressure

Go directly to recipe Works well under pressure! That's a good thing, right? I mean, if someone says that about one it should be a compliment, right? Does it hold true if said person creates the pressure in order to get the work done? As well as I know me, I would think I would … Continue reading…

Christmas Cookies and, uh, Decorations…

Susan, of Food Blogga is collecting Christmas Cookies.  What a wonderful idea, I thought. Except I don’t bake Christmas cookies until right before Christmas. She told me I could wait until then to post, but then you wouldn’t be able to try these fantastic cookies. A compromise! I’ll post the photos then, and the recipes … Continue reading…