Home veg gardeners often find themselves at the mercy of nature. One year's drought is next year's bumper crop. When you have eaten all the fresh produce you and the neighbours can handle, the final solution is to can for the future. A favourite canning option in our family is … [Read more...] about Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles
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Chewier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Scots are known for their crispy oatcakes from which oatmeal cookies evolved. The first recorded oatmeal raisin cookie recipe was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896 so made the jump to America. The cookies were billed as “health food,” and by early 1900s a recipe appeared … [Read more...] about Chewier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Bring us Some Figgy Pudding
For many, Holiday traditions include gathering to sing Christmas carols, many dating back to the Victorian-era. Have you ever been curious about "figgy pudding" which carolers demand in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas?" There have been recipes for this famous Christmas dessert … [Read more...] about Bring us Some Figgy Pudding
How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls
Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls
Comforting Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes (aka Dauphinoise Potatoes as they are known in the UK) is versatile comfort food for colder seasons. It can be made ahead, served as a side or main course. The potatoes are layered with a creamy, cheesy sauce with a crunch on top. No need to peel the potatoes, … [Read more...] about Comforting Scalloped Potatoes