Bake with abandon!
Oh the irony. The moment I perfect homemade chicken broth I head to bed with sinus congestion and a sneaky case of fatigue. You know the kind — where you’re well enough to feel guilty about lying in bed, but having hauled yourself half way …
Sorry if you were expecting another art shot. I chose this brightly coloured pottery bowl to illustrate how clear chicken stock should be, not tantalize you with a new soup. I have a confession. Until recently, I didn’t understand the fuss about homemade stock. No …
Black Bean Soup Back in 2000, I lived in Australia for a year. I craved this soup. Really badly. I’m not sure if it was a classic case of wanting what you couldn’t have or merely a tasty way to make it through the surprisingly …
I might be a bit slow, but I keep my promises. Just before Christmas, I asked readers for their favourite food combinations, promising a recipe inspired by their pairing. Andrew requested apple and cheddar and has been bugging me for a recipe based on this …
Imagine yourself in the photo above. On first impulse, would you ride the donkey or strip down and swim in the ocean? Or would you rather head to the nearest five-star resort with a book? I have a theory. The way you will enjoy this …
Mike Meyers once suggested all Scottish cuisine was based on a dare. I can see his point when faced with haggis, congealed oatmeal porridge or rock hard oat cakes. But I’d walk a highland mile for good shortbread, a smooth single malt or piping hot …
If, when you click on this post, you wonder, “What on earth is that smell?” it’s me. Almost 24 hours since our Greek meal on The Danforth and I’m still reeking of garlic. No wonder the kittens are keeping their distance. I smell so strongly, …
Browsing BoingBoing this morning I stumbled across a post for a product I haven’t seen in years – Vegiforms. Available at my beloved Lee Valley , these clear plastic molds transform veggies into kid-friendly shapes like elves and hearts. Just clamp one onto a growing …