Grilled Pork Chops with traditional Greek Sides Roasted Potatoes and Greek Salad Beautiful Frenched Loin Chops Pre-salted Tuesday Wednesday Morning Chops were seasoned with garlic, fresh oregano from the garden, lots of coarse ground black pepper and drizzled with olive oil. One hour before grilling, the juice of one large lemon was squeezed over the…

Before I get to the Bagelsthough I want to tell you about my cute little bread basket.  I love this little canvas bread basket. It was a gift from my friend Monique (La Table De Nana) and I’ve been waiting for just the right opportunity to showcase it. (Thanks Monique) What better way than filled…

….and all I have to do is act naturally…. A couple of months ago I was asked by Deana Sidney if I would lend a board to be used in a movie that she was working on.  Deana is a production designer andshe is also the author of a wonderful blog  –  Lost Past Remembered. The…

I needed to use up the remaining 2/3rds  of dough from Wednesday batch. I called Moe from work and asked him to take the dough out of the fridge at 3:00 PM so that it would be ready to work by the time I got home.   There was enough dough to make a pizza…

I forgot to make a Biga last night  so I made it when I got up  this morning (5:30)  and   left it to develop until 1:00 PM. Added 12 cups of flour to the biga for a total of 14 cups. I use a Magic Mill that I have had for about 16 or 17…

One of my favourite dinners.    Not a difficult meal to put together even on a work night. The first step was to make the salsa. I used a little of the salsa in a quick marinade for boneless chicken breasts. Also squeezed the juice of a lime and a little olive oil over the chicken…

I’m back on my schedule of baking bread every week. So I have a very happy husband.   Moe hasn’t had to eat “bought” bread since the beginning of April. I knead up a double (eight cup) or triple (12 cup) batch of dough  at the beginning of the week and then  bake three or four…

First Rhubarb Pie of the Season I know spring is really here when Rhubarb is available.  I look forward every year to my first rhubarb pie. I planted my own Rhubarb late 2010. Last year I was able to pick some rhubarb, but not until a little later in the season. But this year I have…

Fresh turkeys were on for a really good price over Easter.  So I bought two small fresh turkeys, both just under 10 pounds each, and froze them.    Pulled one out Sunday to defrost.   I presalted the turkey Monday night and wrapped tightly with plastic wrap.   Tuesday night I unwrapped the turkey and left it uncovered…

Another Bake Day………. I have such an appreciative husband.  He loves my bread. So I’ve recommitted myself to baking at least once if not twice a week.   This batch of dough was started with a Biga.I fed the Biga twice.   Started it on Monday morning thinking I would make the dough later in the day.  …