When our local bulk foods store introduced tamari almonds as a new product, they offered it at a sale price and so, naturally, I bought some. Frank and I both liked them, but when I went back for more, the introductory offer was over, and plain, raw almonds were on sale, instead. Well. These are [...]
In the last little while I have been gifted with food by two of my friends. Karen gave me tomatoes and a cayenne pepper from her garden. Elisabeth gave me tomatillas from the farmer’s market where she sells her fibre, yarn, and marvellous handmade mittens, among other things. Inspiration struck, and this stew was the [...]
Last night Frank had a hankering for something chocolatey and since he begged so nicely, I whipped up some chocolate lava cakes for him (I admit, I had some, too — they’re not just for breakfast anymore!). These are really quick and easy to make and taste so decadent. (Well, I haven’t worked out the [...]
Yesterday I made bread (see loaf on right). Today I made bread again (see loaf on left). I know that it’s a poor carpenter who blames his tools, but I blame the bread machine for the disaster on the right. It didn’t work properly on the whole wheat program. So, after a good night’s sleep [...]
Every now and then, Frank (my husband) likes to set me a cooking challenge. Since I love to cook, I enjoy this a lot. Sort of Iron Chef Ottawa, without any competition. Frank buys what he figures are weird and wonderful ingredients, and I make a meal out of them. The rules are that I [...]
