Asparagus is a delicious and healthy vegetable that marks the arrival of spring. But before you can enjoy those tender green spears, you need to trim off the woody, fibrous ends. Many people simply bend each asparagus stalk until it snaps, discarding the tough bottom portion. … [Read more...] about The Right Way to Trim Asparagus Ends: Peel Instead of Snap
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Make your Own Pumpkin Purée
A pumpkin yields a lot of flesh, and while canned pumpkin is convenient, you can easily make your own pumpkin purée. Use some now, and freeze the rest. Make Your Own Pumpkin Purée A pumpkin yields a lot of flesh, and while canned pumpkin is convenient, you can easily … [Read more...] about Make your Own Pumpkin Purée
Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
British love their custard and essentially this a simple custard with apples. Great for beginning cooks to try and a great date night dessert. Apparently the actual recipe for this dessert went down with the ship (understandable under the circumstances), but there are a few … [Read more...] about Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
Things are Heating Up at Downton in S06E2, Perhaps it is the Horseradish
The holidays are over. In our home holiday decorations have been carefully packed away along with the old Downton calendar, replaced by a new Downton Calendar waiting to be filled with important dates. I sometimes imagine that the holidays are like life at Downton; a packed … [Read more...] about Things are Heating Up at Downton in S06E2, Perhaps it is the Horseradish
Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Another Father's Day has come and gone. Our son, Master James, dined with us as Lord D proudly prepared his famous grilled roast beast (steak) feast. Celebrated around the world, Father's Day started at church, much like Mother's Day did. Check out my quick history on Father's … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
