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River Cottage Veg Cook-off (with an Interactive Poll)
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The Secret Lives of Baked Goods
Baking is something I have done for years, and admittedly it more ...
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Grilled Asparagus with Brown-Butter Sage Sauce and Parmesan Shavings
Peeling the asparagus before cooking takes a bit more effort but makes for a much prettier presentation. 2 lb (1 kg) asparagus 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 Tbsp (90 mL) unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) vegetable broth 3 Tbsp (45 mL) finely [...]
Best BBQ Books for Dad!
My Dad loves to barbecue, so many of our summer nights were filled with barbecued delights; hot dogs, hamburgers, fish and that one time I convinced him to grill pineapple. Although my Dad is a fan of the slow barbecue, low heat with lots of flipping, I prefer to cook everything on high for the [...]
Miami Short Rib Sandwich with Smoked Mozzarella
Miami-cut short ribs are a thin cut of beef rib. For best results they should be approximately 1⁄4 inch (6 mm) thick. Ask your butcher for these. Short Ribs 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) low-sodium soy sauce 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) mirin (sweet cooking rice wine) 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) rice wine vinegar 3 Tbsp [...]
Why Sometimes, Butter is Best (Or, Why you can’t always replace butter when you’re baking)
Firstly, let’s clarify something: If your diet does not include butter, there are many excellent recipes out there for everything from brownies to cakes to cookies that intentionally use alternative fats: oils, soy or vegetable margarine, even ground nuts, seeds or chocolate. By all means, Go! Bake! Enjoy! What we’re talking about today is the [...]
Eggplant Un-Parmesan
This take on eggplant Parmesan proves that (a) you don’t need a lot of oil to cook eggplant, and (b) you don’t need gobs of cheese to make it delicious. Try using zucchini or portobello mushrooms as variations, or serve the vegetables and tomato sauce over polenta for a more substantial meal. If you can’t [...]
DNA and Ancestry
Years of wandering through my family’s DNA and dusty archives in faraway countries (to say nothing of clicking into the all-night abyss that is the internet) have given me solid respect for people who take up genealogy as a hobby. Tracing family history is like putting together pieces of a puzzle without knowing how the [...]
Tomato Red Rice with Grilled Asparagus and Sweet Mint Dressing
Similar to a Spanish red rice, this seasoned, tomatoey rice dish is a South Carolinian specialty. Typically served hot, it can be a somewhat heavy side dish in its traditional form. But cooled down with a bright, herbaceous vinaigrette of sweet mint and paired with tender stalks of grilled asparagus, this rice dish is [...]
7 Tips for Hosting a ‘Survivor’ Themed Party
In a recent meeting, we discussed the upcoming title, The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook; and as soon as I saw the cover, I thought to myself how great a parting gift this would be for every player on the long-running reality show Survivor. If you’re like me and watch Survivor on a regular basis, you know [...]
Meals for Mother’s Day
The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 and it’s been growing ever since. Whether you are celebrating your mom, a special person in your life that is like a mom or the fact you are a mom, we have the perfect menus for any time of day. These meals are sure [...]
How to Present Your Business Card
Butler Boot Camp Day 5: Business Card Etiquette Did you know there is a proper way to present your business card? Don’t make a social blunder at your next business conference! Charles MacPherson (aka Charles the Butler) demonstrates… The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping [...]
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