by Carolyne | Nov 1, 2017 | News
Apparently 99 per cent of beet tops (greens) get tossed out. Stores don’t even offer them for sale and neither do fresh garden produce shops. The cashier will often say, “Do you want the greens removed, tossed in the trash?” That is such a waste. Buy fresh beets at...
by Carolyne | Sep 27, 2017 | News
Fig or figue . In any language it spells “wonderful”. Figs are now readily available in most supermarkets – there was a time when we couldn’t get them. They don’t have a long shelf life, so some supermarkets are reluctant to carry them. If you want to feed four a...
by Carolyne | Aug 31, 2017 | News
Get your butcher to cut a two- or three-inch-thick steak, cut from just below the gills of a full-size fresh halibut. It’s called a centre cut steak. You might have to pay him extra, and halibut is already expensive, but tell him you need one or two-inch “nuggets” cut...
by Carolyne | Jul 26, 2017 | News
White tomato bruschetta (or yellow tomato) on grilled black olive bread, with goat cheese and several variables. Another great REM “Realtor on the run” treat. A trip to the farmers’ market or to your own personal garden (or even to your balcony tomato plant pot) will...
by Carolyne | Jun 28, 2017 | News
A song of gladness – rhapsody in white truffle mustard sautéed chicken Marinate a cubed large boneless skinless chicken breast in Mazola Corn Oil for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed dry fresh thyme leaves. Do not salt, but add lots of fresh ground...
