5 Star Makeover: Tirolerknödel with Foie Gras Sausages

Ever since the new year I was on the hunt for an Austrian recipe, a part of my ancestral roots. I had settled on Knödel and when I found out the theme for January’s 5 Star Makeover was meatballs I knew it was more than a coincidence.

Knödel are large round [...]

The Greek Moussaka

When you start exploring more exotic foods you realize pretty soon that your local Chinese, Japanese, Greek and ethnic etc. restaurants are bastardized versions made for the North American palate. You may find the small gem family run restaurant that serves more authentic dishes or you can really find out what the true cuisine [...]

Epiphany’s Galettes des Rois Pistachio Style

OK class, today we will have a lesson in religion. January 6th is known as Epiphany, a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of Jesus of Nazareth as the living Son of God on earth. Over the centuries the specific events which testify to this revelation have varied a lot but for today’s [...]

Grown Up Orange Hot Chocolate

What to post as the first recipe of the year? I was not too inspired at first. The fact that I was bed/couch ridden for 4 days with a nasty cold certainly did not help. December overall was not a good thing (I will stop bitching soon, smiles for 2012). Cooking was not a [...]

Happy Holidays and sharing our feast

Like most you I am sure, I have spent he day lunging around resting and trying to recuperate  after lots of fun and partying. I hope Santa was good to you? I certainly got plenty of new toys and gadgets for the kitchen.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2012

Bloody Mary [...]

Oyster Mushroom Shortbread Cookies

I did something really stupid!When I came to comment on the blogs in my RSS Feed I clicked delete all by accident. Oops.  So if I normally comment on your blog but have not since Thu it is do to my error. And concerning my personal problems from last week 2 out of [...]

Moqueca

I am happy to announce the winner of the O pomegranate champagne vinegar contest. By a random number picker site I want to send my Congrats to the lucky winner: Karyn! I’ll be in touch with you by email!

These last 24 hours have been challenging mentally. Its very personal stuff and I won’t discuss [...]

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