My all time favourite restaurant dessert is Crème Brûlée. In many restaurants it is the only dessert made “in house”. The reasons for this are simple enough, this is a very simple dish, keeps well, and only needs to have the sugar burnt before serving. Many other desserts require a baker or pastry chef, and…
Tag: gluten free
Roast Chicken
For many years we raised our own meat birds. We’d do 50 at a time, raise them on a vegetarian diet, with greens added, and could expect 8 – 10 lb. birds in a couple of months. We had a chick room, and a finishing room, and during the warmer months, both would be busy….
Fireside Mushroom Soup
When the days are short, and cabin fever is at its peak, a walk in the woods does wonders for the soul. The brilliant green of the hanging moss, the leaves from last fall finally composting away, and the mosses creeping over stones and fallen logs are great reminders that we live in a rainforest. …
Polenta & Veggie Slice
A warm breakfast without eggs or gluten is easy to do ahead of time by making this savory polenta slice. It makes enough for 4 good-sized servings, and has enough of a nutritional punch to keep you going for several hours. Simply reheat it either by using the microwave or gently frying in a bit…
Peruvian Potato Salad
A friend and I used to provide picnics in our valley. We mowed a small area, set up table and chairs, and laid the table with linens, tableware and flowers. Guests were asked if they wanted cows present or not. Almost all asked for them to be around. We catered for romantic couples, to large…
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