Gifts from the Kitchen: Peppercorn Jelly
Jelly-making is another satisfying kitchen experience. The jelly needs a bit of time to itself, for you it’s a matter of cutting some fruit and stirring a pot. Make sure you
The Bitten Word’s Cover to Cover Challenge 2013: Bon Appétit’s Creamy White Onion Soup
How much fun was this for a foodie? I may not subscribe to as many food magazines as the guys over at The Bitten Word (3 to their 10), but the
Dressing the Greens
One of my favourites is a simple vinaigrette, with slight variations depending on season and mood. 1 part acid to 3 parts oil. Think that tip came from Jamie Oliver
Pâté Passion
Pâté, for me, is French. Despite the fact I grew up on Norwegian leverpostei, liver pate, similar to German liverwurst that came in a can. Yes, in a yellow can with the picture
Gifts from the Kitchen: Cranberry Chutney
This one’s a first, but the holiday spices intrigued me. And cranberries can be used for so much more than accompanying a turkey! I’m looking forward to trying this chutney
Gifts from the Kitchen: Mustard
Last year I tried making mostly edible gifts for the holidays. Not everything was successful, but the mustards were a hit and deserve to be repeated. It’s surprisingly easy to
