Radishes are one of the first crops to mature in your garden, and when the conditions are right you may have to deal with a bumper crop that you need to use or lose. Pickling the radishes is a quick and great way to enjoy this colourful vegetable and convert those who aren't … [Read more...] about Quick and Delicious Pickled Radishes
Delightful Spring Dishes
Summery Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
What's not to love about rhubarb and strawberry dessert? The Victorians were crazy about rhubarb, even to the point of growing it indoors during the winter. It is still a summer favourite in our home. I inherited my Mother in Laws rhubarb plant and it has kept me … [Read more...] about Summery Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Make Bakery Style Rhubarb Strawberry Streusal Muffins at Home
I am always annoyed at how tiny most homemade muffins are in comparison to what you buy in the store. Not these muffins. You are well warned to grease the tops of your muffin tins as these babies will be using that real estate, just like the muffins you get from your favourite … [Read more...] about Make Bakery Style Rhubarb Strawberry Streusal Muffins at Home
The History of Delicious Salisbury Steak
Most Baby Boomers will remember Salisbury steaks from the frozen TV dinners of the 1970s. You may be interested to know that the "steak" was touted as a medical nutritional breakthrough during the American Civil war. Dr. Salisbury, like many people before and since, believed … [Read more...] about The History of Delicious Salisbury Steak
Triple Pineapple Cake
Pineapples first came to Europe in the 16th century, brought to Spain by Christopher Columbus from Guatemala. Growing these exotic fruits in England was eventually achieved in the 18th century in hot-houses, but still very much a rarity and so a symbol of wealth and … [Read more...] about Triple Pineapple Cake
