This is a list of 5 of my top-rated tools – the ones that I reach for constantly, for both my personal and professional cooking. 1. Chef’s Knife A good knife has weight to it. It feels good in your hands, and it stays sharp with a bit of care. I didn’t actually feel like […] Read more…
Camembert is a must on my Christmas table. It doesn’t matter how we have it,but it’s a traditional nod to the family gatherings of the past, where we’d indulge in deep fried Camembert with preserves of some sort. While this is still one of my favourite ways to have it, it requires a lot of […] Read more…
My life is a little chaotic at times and, more often than I’d care to admit, I’ve forgotten that a gathering is bring and share, or that there’s a chef’s day at my son’s school, etc. I like to make things myself, but I also often don’t have the time or inclination. This recipe has […] Read more…
I love eggnog. In particular, my favourite recipe so far is Jamie Oliver’s Best Eggnog Recipe. I’m linking directly to it because there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, and credit where it is deserved 🙂 Pop over for the recipe, and then come back when you’re done.. My tweaks to Jamie Oliver’s recipe: 2 […] Read more…
Turkey is notoriously dry. Probably because it is treated like a giant chicken, and often overcooked. The legs are done before the breasts, and the skin gets tough. Not this turkey! We’re going to treat her right, and you’ll be rewarded with a turkey that is tasty and juicy. And you can even make your […] Read more…
Usually, I’m all about keeping the bases simple and classic, and then mixing things up with accessories like sauces. But for this, I’m going to make an exception. If we’re thinking capsule cooking in terms of a capsule wardrobe, brine would be the spanx under the gorgeous dress. Not glamorous, I know, but really very […] Read more…