I don’t like to toot my own horn. Much. So some of you may know that I am now officially a “writer”, though in my own mind, I’ve always been one. It’s nice to be validated by an actual in print magazine once in a while you know. Us old folks have a certain feeling […]
Paleo Zebra Cake with Caramel Frosting Read More »
Until a few weeks ago, I had never made an angel food cake. Whaaaat? I know, right? I have my own chickens, I love sweets, I can bake up a storm and I have never even attempted it. Why? Because to me, angel food cakes have always been the loafer of the cake world. Boring.
Citrus Curd or How to Get Rid of Egg Yolks Read More »
Today on Guilty Kitchen, is the start of a new series that I like to call: Culinary Fundamentals. It’s going to be a back to basics approach to food, kind of like my way of showing you that anyone can cook from scratch. Really from scratch, like butter and mayonnaise and bread. Those kinds of
Back to Basics: Culinary Fundamentals (Butter) Read More »
Today I want to talk about a few things. First, there’s this: Foodies of the World is a book about food and foodies being published by the Slattery Media Group out of Australia. A few months back they contacted me about being featured in a book they were working on and I couldn’t resist but
Foodies of the World and Compound Butters Read More »
Risotto, one of cooking’s greatest gifts to comfort food. For some reason, people have it in their head that making risotto is somehow difficult. Maybe it is watching too many episodes of Hell’s Kitchen, witnessing the torture each chef goes to to produce the finest in creamy, grainy goodness. Well, let’s shake that notion out
Barley Risotto with Peas Read More »
I admit, I’m not much of a fan of having fruit or other “dessert” related toppings added to my meat or seafood. Cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving? Umm, no thanks. Mint sauce on my lamb? Are you kidding me? Applesauce on my porkchops? I’d rather have a little Dijon to dip in. You get the idea.
Baked Salmon with Blueberry Sauce Read More »
So, I am trying to be good. I am trying to eat more seasonal this week, and in the process, I am being bad. When I wrote out my recipe ideas for this week, this particular recipe seemed perfectly healthy. Then I started making it. I think there must be 1/4 cup of butter in
Soft Polenta, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and a Poached Egg Read More »
Popcorn. Lovely, buttery, crunchy, melt in your mouth, popcorn. I could eat it everyday. Sadly, my thighs might begin to hate me, should I feed “the baby” popcorn everyday. There is much to say and bicker over when it comes to the creation of the perfect popped kernel. Some things to think about: What kind
I know I’ve been gushing recently about the amazing quality and quantity of local food available to me on this wonderful island paradise, but I’m not finished yet. Last week my Mother, Alexis, a seasoned salmon fishing guide (now retired) and avid outdoorsy type (fair weather only thank you, unless money is involved), went on
End of Summer Salmon BBQ and Miso Oysters Read More »
I know, I know. Everyone has a chocolate chip cookie recipe on their blog….sigh…borrrrrrriiiiiiiing. Well, that may be what you think, and I’m sorry to hear that, this recipe has a very good reason, two, actually. I made these wonderfully, delectable, crispy edged yet soft centered, totally stand up to their name, cookies for Culinary
Chocolate Chip Cookies Read More »