I know it can be hard getting into the spirit when we’re all so busy with work, parties and shopping but here are 6 tips to get yourself into a childish level of holiday spirit. With most of these you should giggle at how ridiculous you are! 1. Put an Xmas movie on while you’re …
In the continuing theme of fall soups, I’ve been experimenting with various soups and this was one that hits the spot. 1 stalk of celery 2 medium carrots 1 medium onion 2 small cloves of garlic 1 large finger of ginger 1 shallot 2 dried red chilies Unsalted Chicken broth Boiling Water Tamarind Sauce Olive …
The wife and I moved to Vancouver, BC recently and since fall is in full swing we’ve decided to embrace soups, stews and chilis. We may have found the perfect accompianment for those spicier soups. Its a simple bread that requires very little effort. 1.5 cup whole wheat flour 1.5 cup self rising all purpose flour …
A quick chocolate chip cookie recipe that has a bit of a kick.
2 oz bourbon 2 Rainier cherries, chopped dash of lemon zest 2 drops ginger bitters Combine the bourbon, lemon zest, cherries and two ice cubes in a shaker and shake well for 30 seconds then pour over fresh ice.
3 Red Skin Potatoes 3 Yellow Flesh potatoes 1/2 head green cabbage shredded 3 cups button mushrooms chopped or sliced 2 cups beef stock 5 shots whiskey 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoon ground black pepper ½ cup unsalted butter 4 ounces whole milk Wash the potatoes but leave the skins in place, cut roughly …
2 Cans of Black Beans, rinsed (or 2 cups of dry black beans) 3 large cloves of garlic 1 medium onion, diced 1 stalk of celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1/2 cup Italian parsley 3 cups water 3 cups chicken stock 2 large bay leaves 1 and 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt 1 tsp …
2 cups rice vinegar 1/4 cup garlic 2 cups red jalapeños 6 Thai chiles Blend it all up and use as a garnish for everything!
2 1/4 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 24 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries 2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned 1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup dried currants or golden …