Over the Christmas break I had the good fortune of relaxing by the fireplace and catching up on my cookbook reading. I had a whole stack of books, each one as good as the other. So many recipes to try, so little time it seems. While reading Mimi Thorisson’s A Kitchen in France, I knew […]
Bistro Duck Legs with Cherry Sauce
Best meal ever. Heard that before? I’ve said it many times, and truth be told, every time I say it, it feels like it’s the first time I’ve ever said it. But, I know I’m not the only one who’s fallen prey to this conundrum. If you’ve ever watched Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive Ins and […]
Airport Potatoes
I came across this interestingly titled recipe in a book called Good Cooking: The New Essentials by Jill Dupleix, an Australian born, London based cookery writer. I love Jill’s recipes and writing – they are simple, to the point, and are damn good. The benefit of being a well traveled writer is that you get […]
Barbecued Clamato Chicken and Potatoes A La Ketchup
If the title of this entry sounds a bit trashy, that’s ok. Everyone needs a little trash in their life once in a while, and this is the sort of trash that fits right in alongside a cold beer (or two) while daydreaming about summer days ahead. There are really two recipes in today’s blog entry, […]