My Indian Chutney Choices
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Tips
Most Sundays during the winter, I wake to darkness and cold here in Halifax and all I can think of is what shall we eat today? Not a Sunday goes by in my house where one of my three favorite sauces does not come out to play. First, there is the Tamarind chutney; sour and [...]
Tags: chutney, condiments, Indian Grocery, spices
The Perfect Pork Roast
Posted by Renee | Filed under Recipes, Tips
There are a few things in life that I truly enjoy; one of those things is anything that has to do with pigs, pork and pork products. Every Christmas when the Lavallée clan gathers in Shawville, Quebec, my mother calls upon one of the many farmers in the area to slaughter a pig for us [...]
Get Your Udon On!
Posted by Renee | Filed under Everyday, Favorites, Tips
About ten years ago, I was invited to my sister-in-laws’ parents house for a traditional Japanese meal. There in the kitchen were several generations of Taira women cooking up a storm! Udon, tempura, gyoza, teriyaki & sushi all being prepared while these women talked and gossiped. It was amazing to see them work together, rhythmically, [...]
Tags: dashi, japanese food, kombu, lobster, scallops, seafood, udon
Spice It Up
Posted by Renee | Filed under Tips
I am big believer in using herbs and spices to make the ordinary extra-ordinary. At last count, I think I had at least 30 different spices in my spice drawer, and I would be lost if I ran out of any of them. Here are a few tips for keeping those pesky spice drawers organized.
Tags: spices
