by Carolyne | May 25, 2017 | News
During birthday 150 for Canada, make any of these delightful fiddlehead offerings… but remember, it’s a totally seasonal thing; fiddleheads are only available, picked fresh, in Canada’s east coast in the spring. (Scroll down for Lady Ralston’s personal Cream of...
by Carolyne | Apr 26, 2017 | Columnists
Dine in Tails: Lobster Tails in White Truffle Mustard Homemade Mayo Sauce, (with many alternate suggestions) This is a perfect Sunday brunch. Or a great way to celebrate a special birthday, perhaps. Two five-inch tails makes about a cup of chopped lobster pieces....
by Carolyne | Mar 30, 2017 | News
Fishy Friday can be any day. For those who celebrate the Easter season it’s perhaps a perfect Lent meal. Buy large, thick, fresh from the sea, sole fillets. Make absolutely sure they are not water-logged. If so, when you get home and try to pan-fry them, they will...
by Carolyne | Mar 2, 2017 | News
You can make blini quickly and easily from fresh parboiled riced potatoes, but this is just a great way not to waste leftovers. Don’t toss those leftover mashed potatoes. These blini are not potato pancakes, as such, but a wonderful breakfast or brunch treat...
by Carolyne | Feb 1, 2017 | News
Often people overcook shrimp or are afraid to try to cook it. Overcooked anything is usually awful. Shrimp and scallops can bounce like rubber balls when overcooked in a sauté, or get terribly chewy on a barbecue or when done on a grill. Since shrimp typically is not...
