Since my last column entry was all about quick breads, I thought it would be appropriate to share one of our family favourite recipes. I am certain that we all have made a banana bread in our lifetimes, but this one embraces the spirit of the season by including cranberries […]
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Some of the simplest baking products to make are quick breads. Quick breads, as the name implies, can be made in a shorter amount of time than traditional yeast breads. Examples would be banana bread, muffins, scones, etc., and although easier, there is still information worth knowing. The biggest, and […]
The autumn season is finally here! This is my favorite time of the year. The changing of the leaves, the crispness in the air, and of course, the food! Considering that Thanksgiving is fast approaching, I think it would be interesting to discuss a couple of essentials included in a […]
One of the oddest couples I have ever met was after one of my live cooking performances at a local fair. A woman in the distant crowd was watching the tail-end of my show and approached me afterwards. “I can see by watching you that you love to cook,” she […]
Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an intensely flavoured accompanying sauce? Chances are you have. These companion sauces, although sparse in volume on the plate, deliver unmistakable and compelling tastes reminiscent of the flavours in the food being served. With the knowledge […]
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. This recipe for scallops is the perfect example.However, when I say “simple” that means very few ingredients and fast to prepare.Some people, however, may feel some anxiety when contemplating cooking scallops.Let’s be honest, scallops aren’t cheap, and thus you don’t want to mess […]
It was about eight years ago when my youngest son, Noah, and I rented an engine hoist to remove the 289-V8 engine out of our 1965 Ford Mustang father and son project. Although the body of this car had no rust whatsoever, the rest of the car pretty much needed […]
If you have ever attended one of my cooking classes or cooking shows, you know that I am a big advocate for using fat in cooking. You will always hear me chanting “Fat is Flavour; Fat is Moisture; Fat is your Friend.” I even take it one step further by […]
In my column about strawberries, I prompted you to try making a strawberry salsa and gave you some direction on how to go about doing so. Fruit salsas are so fresh and delicious, and a perfect way to compliment the summer grilling season. So much so, that I am giving […]
Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and strawberries are no exception. Although strawberries seem to be available throughout the […]
My son is 13 years old and I have noticed that over the past year he has started devoting more attention to his appearance. He recently asked me for a couple of spoons that he could put in the freezer. “Why do you want to put spoons in the freezer?” […]
Whenever I make meatballs or burger patties from scratch, an ingredient that I always use is ground chuck. Ground chuck is not the typical ground beef you can easily find at any major grocery store–it can only be found at butcher shops. It has a higher fat content and a […]
