Outstanding Onions
Thinly sliced and lovingly cooked onions become sweet, tender and utterly delicious, especially when slowly caramelized until they’re a rich, dark brown colour. Chef Rachel Ray said on a show that when...
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As a regular reader you’ll know I love oranges. Here’s an excerpt from my post Festive Chinese Décor (reminding us that if nothing else, let’s put out a bowlful of oranges). Oranges – Ya gotta have em!...
View ArticleFrench Onion Soup
It’s a really cold and snowy winter’s day outside but indoors I’ve prepared myself an easy and incredibly comforting bowl of French Onion Soup. Started earlier this morning, covered and and set to low...
View ArticleCrazy-Easy Beef Stew
Hey! I’ve got some Irish in me blood, although who doesn’t at this time of year, right? Regardless, I consider myself a bit of a stew connoisseur. My mom, rest her soul, was an amazing cook. When I was...
View ArticleGood Ol’Sober Saint Pat
Sober Saint Patrick ~ Just imagine it: a sober St. Patty’s Day celebration! Oh yes, I did. I just dared to suggest we can have a ton of fun celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day without suffering from a...
View ArticleGive Peas A Chance
Yes I really am that cheesy. I enjoy using this corny play on words from John Lennon’s incredible anthem for peace. It’s a song I have cherished all my forty-some years, and was especially delighted to...
View ArticleJoin Me for a cuppa Tea
Any time is a good time for tea, that’s what I always like to say. I’m delighted that tea houses are booming in popularity. In a trendy artist village within the city where I live, my sociable...
View ArticleEasy Easter Decor Ideas
I’m having the whole family over for a big dinner on Sunday evening and I’m so excited! To encourage those who are having people over this weekend, here’s some lovely decor ideas from creative people...
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