My family loves beets and I cook them quite often. In my recipe box, I got “Roasted beets”, “Whole Wheat Linguine with Roasted Beet Puree”, “Pickled beets” and variety…
“I went out in the Spring To gather the young herbs. So many petals were falling, Drifting in confused flight, That I lost my way.” Ki no Tsurayuki, One…
Oven-baked fries are always good, but potatoes are not in my diet now, so I’m trying to cut back a bit. However, these oven fries made with rutabaga are…
“An invitation to tea in Ireland is no small matter of a simple cup of tea and biscuit! You sit down at the table in the dining room and…
The spring is here, I can feel it! The birds are singing and the air is so fresh. I love the early mornings when I come down to my…
This is a good banana carrot bread, you can sprinkle it with a streusel for even more flavor and texture. This recipe uses vegetable oil, not butter, and if…
Appetizers/ Fish & Seafood
Greenshell Mussels with Herbed Breadcrumbs, Au Gratin – Makes an Elegant Appetizer
In North America, blue mussels, the most common variety, grow on pilings, bulkheads, piers, and even on some bridge anchorages. The aquacultures mussels (like those in Europe) are grown…
Breakfast/ Other Desserts
Challah French Toast with Bruléed Bananas, Nutella and Whipped Cream or Poor Knights
Recently I came across a very old book with interesting recipes, A QUEENS DELIGHT or The Art of Preserving, Conserving, and Candying; As also A right Knowledge of making…
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that call out for a hot cup of tea.…
There’s just something about the experience of eating a plate of noodles that makes you want more. Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta is one of…
Ever stop to think that it’s always beverage time, always beverage weather? Morning, noon, night, and the hours in between; summer, winter; surrounded by family, entertaining friends, or relaxing…
This mouthwatering Black Forest Mini Pavlova With Chocolate Mousse dessert is rich and extremely delicious. Use the good quality dark chocolate for the most authentic and intense chocolate flavor.…
Grapefruit and sweet orange marry particularly well in creamy fruit curds. The combination gives this curd a fantastic flavor and a real citrus tang. It is perfect for spreading…
It’s rainy today, the sky is cloudy and miserable, no sign of the sun. I thought photography is of no use today, but then decided to experiment. As usual…
The mild flavor of the Orange Roughy is complemented by the sesame-walnut crust and the sweet-citrus sauce.…
There is something special about home-baked cakes. It’s not just that they are really delicious, nor even that they are delightfully different from those you can buy. Homemade cakes…
Good morning Sunshine! I’m thinking of you and wanted to tell you that I love you. When you are with me, the world feels right. Life has never been…