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Rosemary Focaccia With Black Olives and Onion

This Rosemary Focaccia With Black Olives and Onion may be the last bread recipe you will ever need!

Homemade Potato Chips

Close up of golden brown potato chips in a dish

I saw how to make Homemade Potato Chips on a Cooking in Quarantine show on TV. I was mildly intrigued but got more interested when I got a craving for chips and you don’t go out for one grocery item at this point!

May 14, 2020May 21, 2020

Wine Picks <$35 from LCBO Vintages Release May 16th, 2020

Four bottles of wine from May16th, 2020 Vintages LCBO release

Some interesting value selections from Puglia and Sicily in the May 16th 2020 LCBO Vintages Release.

Torta Di Ricotta

Ricotta cake on a bed of icing sugar decorated with candied violets

This Torta di Ricotta makes a nice light, spring dessert. Italian simplicity at its best!

Fennel and Sausage Pasta

Dish or fusilli pasta with sausage and fennel sauce and fresh parmesan garnish

If you are looking for a pasta sauce that is a bit different this delicious Fennel and Sausage Pasta might just fit the bill.

Candied Violets

Candied violets are so decadent. I remember the first time I saw them in Montreal and I couldn’t believe I was eating a violet! For a little effort you get a very elegant touch to your dish. Continue reading “Candied Violets”

May 7, 2020April 23, 2020

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

bottle of vanilla extract and 2 vials of vanilla beans

I wish I had known much earlier in life how to make my own homemade Vanilla Extract. Two ingredients and time is all it takes. You will never have to buy vanilla extract again!

April 30, 2020May 11, 2020

Wine Picks <$35 from LCBO Vintages Release May 2nd, 2020 with a Twist

Four bottles of wine from May 2nd, 2020 Vintages LCBO release

I’ll get to my recommendations for the LCBO Vintages Release of May 2nd, 2020 in a minute. First – you can save yourself a trip to the LCBO with the twist I am putting on my wine recommendation for this newsletter. 2027 Cellars is a very highly respected Ontario winery

Easiest Cheesecake Ever

Only 4 ingredients in the filling, 4 in the crust, and fruit of your choice makes this the Easiest Cheesecake Ever! And it gets rave reviews!