Skirt steak, sometimes confused with hanger steak and flank steak. Let’s clarify, shall we? Skirt, flank and hanger all come from the same general area of the cow, the lower rib region. There are four main cuts that come from this area: Brisket, skirt, flank and hanger (there is also the short ribs cut from […]
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I haven’t been keeping up on my cooking these days. Well, let’s not say that. I have been cooking every night, as usual, but these days, I am sticking to old standbys and cheaper meals. It could be the weather outside has me spending more time in the garden, or on the deck with the
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I know that Easter was, well, a while ago, but I don’t usually have an “Easter” dinner. In fact, on Easter Sunday, I took in a rather delicious dinner out with my mother and father in law, and of course my two lovely boys (that’s my husband and son). It was fun to be out
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I know you are tired of hearing about spring aren’t you? Well, too bad. I love spring. For so many reasons, it is my favourite of seasons. Not least of which is that my birthday is celebrated during those short months of coming warm weather. Truly, my favourite part is the return of fresh, local
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It’s been a few days. I’ve been in a food coma, and I’ve just woken up for a brief spell to tell you all about it before I dive back into another round tonight. Birthdays were always about food. Just like most holidays around the world, at least part of the celebration is centered on
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It’s a busy time in the household this week. As the weather gets better, we are spending more time in our fledgling garden, learning as we go how things need to be done. It’s quite the trial and error system, but it’s the best way for us to learn. This will be our second garden
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It’s coming and I could not be any happier. No, not the baby. That, I can say, is something I am waiting for extremely patiently. Unlike a first pregnancy, where you are in such a rush to get to the baby part (silly first timers), the second time around is a lot more easy going.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Sadly, I didn’t bother with the gren themed food or drink this year, as I’m Irish all the time… I do have a fabulous lamb stew though, if you are looking for something specifically “Irish-y”, you’ll find it here. There is also a fabulous beer bread to go with it as
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Tacos, tacos tacos, burritos, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, tortillas….they all play a huge role in my life. Why? Am I actually part Mexican and have been hiding it from you all this time? Sadly, no. That would give me a great excuse to love this food, though I think if I was culturally attached
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Spring has sprung my friends! Today is more of a lesson in the fine art of grilling meat than it is a recipe, so no long lists of ingredients will haunt you this fine afternoon. One of the most popular questions I get asked by friends, family and readers alike is “how do you tell
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