You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ~Wayne Gretzky If I had to be a plant, I'd think I'd choose rhubarb. It's predictable and reliable, but can always surprise you. This rhubarb-based barbecue sauce is a good example. Inspired by a recipe for Victorian … [Read more...]
Garlic Fingers with Donair Dip
Food is an important part of a balanced diet. ~Fran Lebowitz So here's the thing. Donair sauce is one of those East Coast phenomenons that doesn't always make a lot of sense until you try it. You might get all judgey when you see condensed milk and cider vinegar in the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Sage Sauce
Sage is singularly good for the head and brain, it quickeneth the senses and memory, strengtheneth the sinews, restoreth health to those that have the palsy, and taketh away shakey trembling of the members. ~John Gerard Sage (Latin: Salvia), with over 700 varieties growing in … [Read more...]
Hoisin Tofu
Hoisin Tofu is kind of sweet, kind of spicy, and sure to make even confirmed tofu skeptics question their bias against it. This isn't tofu masquerading as chicken or ham or hotdogs. (I remember eating 'mock chicken' at a restaurant years ago that was complete with a mock pocky … [Read more...]
Parsley Walnut Pesto
Parsley seeds must go to the devil and back nine times before sprouting. ~Folk saying It's true it is slow to start, but once parsley takes root it's a generous herb. Given the right conditions - rich soil, some decent sun and regular watering - it will produce an abundance of … [Read more...]