Got a glass of white left over from last night? Here’s a quick and easy dinner, a staple from the Mediterranean. – Brown boneless pork chops in olive oil (2-4) – wipe out pan – add oil & heat pan – dissolve an anchovie filled in the oil or use anchovy paste and stir, about… Continue reading White Wine Leftovers
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The Perfect Margarita?
So what makes a good margarita? Purists argue about everything, including the inclusion of the salt rime. For me I like one of two versions: Juice a lime, add a shot of reposado, either add a 1/3 shot of triple sec/cointreau/grand marnier OR twist a section of sweet orange into the drink. Shake over ice.… Continue reading The Perfect Margarita?
Perfect Gravy
Okay, I have a 93 year old father who misses my mother and can’t make a gravy. So I figured I can make most sauces, I should be able to manage a gravy. Here’s a version I’m finally pleased with. Anyone can do it. The secret is you need more mushrooms than most of us… Continue reading Perfect Gravy
Global TV & the Amy Jo
If you are a local foodie, you’ll know about Amy Jo Ehman, our ground breaking locovore. She was a locovore before the word was even invented. I ‘invented’ this cocktail in her honour. 1 part Paddockwood London Porter 2 parts Steller’s Jay Brut Like all cocktails you’ll want to adjust the ratio to suit yourself.… Continue reading Global TV & the Amy Jo
Saskatoon CTV Morning Show
Here’s the products from CTV Morning show this morning. Ghost Pines Merlot, Katnook Cabernet Sauvingnon, Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Yellow Tail Bubbles. The liqueur of choice was Fragoli, a wild strawberry liqueur. I also had Mozart (chocolate) Frangelico (hazelnut), Tuaca (orange) and of course Bacardi white rum.