I never ate a parsnip when I lived on the other side of the pond. I never knew anyone who had eaten a parsnip. I had never even seen a parsnip, although I did know they existed. It turns out that the Brits love parsnips. I learned that because after we moved to France my British friends were constantly complaining about the lack of parsnips at the markets. I had … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again…. The slow cookers are regaining their rightful place in our kitchen. First thing to use up are the packages of pork odds & ends that have been accumulating over the summer. As you all know I buy whole pork loins and cut my own ‘chops’, When I buy the loins they are always tied and packaged. I try to check both ends to make … Continue reading →
This will be the last of the winter slow cooker recipes. I’m ready to put away the slow cookers and have mon mari get out the barbecue grills. It’s his turn to cook. I had a strange thing happen with this recipe…. It cooked dry. When I went to stir it after about 5 hours, it was dry. Not burning on the sides of the cooker dry, but dry. I … Continue reading →
Asparagus season is coming to an end. I haven’t seen the lovely purple asparagus in two weeks and this week the green asparagus wasn’t available. There were piles and piles of white asparagus, however, so we’re still okay for another week or too. Whew! One of the things that happens as we get to the end of the season is that I am allowed more flexibility in recipes. Yes, mon … Continue reading →
We were invited to a barbecue last night, US style…. meaning foods cooked on charcoal accompanied by proper baked beans and potato salad. It was wonderful. The guests were an eclectic group, as is typical… some French, some British, some American, some ?. The subject of our home-country foods came up, as is also typical. We, being the longest-term expats, were able to astound the newer folks with tales of … Continue reading →
I’m starting to wrap up slow-cooker season so I decided I needed to get the rest of the recipes posted. Someone, who shall remain nameless, is contemplating getting the grills out. Soon, I hope. In the meantime he’s been wrestling with rocks / boulders in my potager. Photos to follow. As usual, I gave this a stir half-way through cooking time. It’s not necessary, but I can never resist…. Slow … Continue reading →
I continue to cook pork in my slow cooker with no prep. It continues to be fantastic. Why would I change? Mon mari (aka: the dishwasher) is pleased that I don’t use any extra skillets. I’m pleased not to use any extra time. The only thing I do is to trim off all the fat, which I fry up later for the dogs – in whatever pan I use for … Continue reading →
