A simple little winter treat, to make use of the wonderful oranges available this time of year. Use to garnish desserts, or to serve alone, as a little something at the end of a special meal. There are a few steps to this, but none of them difficult. The first time I ever made these…
Just the Essentials…
I’m looking at many files of photographs and recipes that I haven’t yet edited for posting. To clean up house, I’m going to just be posting these, without a story heading them up. So for the next while, until I’ve got my cache reduced, you’ll just be getting the essentials, the recipes and the photos….
Pumpkin Pie
In 1977, while living at home and working fulltime, I was entrusted to help a friend screen people to share a rental home with her. We posted an ad in the paper and at the student union building. We sorted through the many applicants, chiseling it down to the four we thought would best fit….
Pumpkin Parfait
When making pumpkin pie, there’s usually a bit of extra pumpkin filling (if not, just hold back a bit). Bake it in a lightly greased ramekin (or two), along with the pie. It should be taken out about 10 minutes earlier than when the pie is ready to come out.
Roasted Carrot & Apple Purée
Textures and colours have always been important to me when it comes to food. I’ve had two memorable meals that were so off the mark that they made hospital food look good. Both were served on plain white china. Just setting the mood. The first was served in a small home eatery on one of…
farmhouse cook 