This is another one of those quick to make “after work” dinners. I picked up some freshly ground beef on my way home from work, a couple of kaiser buns and a jug of vegetable oil.  First thing I did was slice the potatoes and left them to soak in ice water, while I seasoned…

This dinner  didn’t photography well  but it sure tasted good. I bought the pork bangers from a local butcher.    The onions were caramelized first.  Then the sausages were browned and cooked through.  The onions were added back to the skillet along with some pork and sage gravy I pulled from the freezer. Simmered for a…

I will be adding a number of new boards to our inventory over the next few days. #319 & #318 These boards are beautifully figured with Quilt, Spalt and a little Birdseye Nice large surface – perfect serving board size.

  Poached Eggs on Toast.   I knew when I saw Monique’s Soul Food – #81 this week that I would make poached eggs for Moe’s breakfast.  (Moe sends this thanks Monique) Poached Eggs really are easy to make.   Just bring a pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon or two of…

 When I made bread last week I saved some of the dough for pizza.     I’ve posted before that a dough left in the fridge for two days or longer makes for a much better pizza crust.  Sunday night’s pizza was a simple Pizza Margarita.    The crust was rolled out thin, sprinkled with black pepper and…

over pasta. On the way home from work I made a detour down through Cow Bay  stopping at  Cowichan Bay Seafood to  pick up something for dinner.   Since we had just had halibut a few days ago I went with fresh scallops.   Scallops are not my favourite but Moe loves them.      Dinner was one…

My favourite kind of day  – one spent in the kitchen.   I started a biga yesterday morning with the idea of using it in a batch of bread later in the day.    Never got around to it so….. I fed it again before going to bed.   This morning I used half the biga in…

  I love, love, loooooove potato pancakes/latkes. Any version . Today I  tried a  potato pancake made with mashed potatoes, lightened with beaten egg whites. These pancakes are so light and tender. These could easily become my favourite.  Moe had his with Canadian Back Bacon and      I had mine all on their own topped…

With Lemon, Garlic and Buttered Breadcrumbs. Ready for the oven. Place halibut on a buttered oven proof platter. Top with  fresh bread crumbs sauted  in butter, seasoned with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Squeeze a lemon over the fish and  into a  450°F for about 10 minutes.  Ready to eat  Firm,large meaty flakes – moist…

I made Moe another salad this week – A deconstructed Waldorf Salad. You can find the original recipe on  the British Larder.   I made a couple of adjustments.  I cheated, using Hellman’s Mayo as the basis for the dressing.  Doctored it up with fresh garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper,  fresh lemon juice and a little…