Golden Fruitcake

I have Cathy – Wives with Knives –  to thank for this wonderful Golden Fruitcake. Not being a fan of raisins, currants, peel or dried and candied fruits,I’ve never cared for fruitcakes. This cake is different  though – first of all the batter is a buttery golden cake batter and although the original recipe is…

Pizza Night

The crust on this pizza was fantastic. The dough had been given a very long cold fermentation. The dough was started last Monday when I made a double batch, with a Biga starter.   Half the dough was used to make three baguettes and the other half went into the fridge. I had intended to bake…

Sunday Breakfast – Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Buttermilk Biscuits almost ready for the oven.   Thumb indent helps keep the biscuits rising straight.   Brushed with Buttermilk. As soon as they come out of the oven, I dip the tops in melted butter. My breakfast – Buttermilk Biscuits topped with Sausage Gravy. Moe had his biscuits and gravy topped with poached eggs. The…

Homemade Bagels

Most of these bagels ended up in the freezer.   But a few became lunch. Topped with cream cheese and Lox  Bagel Pictorial

Wild Fog – Designs by Linda Fries

I’d like to introduce followers of  Thibeault’s Table  to the beautiful glass designs of Wild Fog. The artist, Linda is a “cooking forum” friend that I have known now for many years. She creates beautiful pieces from fused and stained glass. Linda also accepts customs orders. So if you are looking for something special  to…

Cioppino

So sad …..Halibut season ended Thursday.   For the next four months I’ll have to settle for frozen halibut. It was my last chance to have fresh halibut and I wanted to do something special. Decided to pair the halibut with Dungeness crab  and clams and mussels and make a Cioppino. Served with crusty baguette to…

Meatloaf with Sage

I picked up some lean ground beef and ground pork yesterday  with no idea what I was going to make. Decided to combined the two and make a meatloaf for dinner. Seasoned with Sage and Parmesan. And served with a green peppercorn sauce made from pan drippings. Print Recipe Meatloaf with Sage 1 pound lean…

Marbled Cream Cheese Brownies

These brownies are a favourite of my favourite neighbour. It was Clif’s birthday last week and  instead of a cake I baked him brownies. Rather than “marble” the cream cheese throughout the batter, I left it in a layer. More cream cheese per bite.  Print Recipe Marbled Cream Cheese Brownies 6 ounces semisweet chocolate4 tablespoons…

Chicken, Chicken and More Chicken

I seemed to have been on a “chicken” kick this week.    Roast Chicken With mashed potatoes, gravy, Sage Dressingandsimmered green beans with rutabaga. Chicken Wings Served with Homemade Potato Chips and something we haven’t had for awhile that we both love Chicken Liverswith sauteed onions and green peppers.Served with  basmati rice..