Brown’s essay elegantly articulates the frustrations I usually feel when I hear someone say “I don’t eat olives / oysters / pumpkin / spinach /whatever”. The crux of his argument is that to be a ‘picky eater’ – he exempts ethical vegetarians and people with physical conditions like...
In this revised edition of the classic guide to smoking fish, meat and game, Keith Erlandson introduces an inspirational method of retaining and enhancing the subtle flavours of fresh fish and game. Includes recipes from smoked rabbit pie to smoked oysters and venison. (Random House, Inc.)Keith...
It’s a great way to have fresh oysters in a dish any time of year. Freezing fresh oysters won’t improve their texture, but it can preserve their flavor. Here’s how you do it: Safely remove all shells. Place shucked oysters in a shallow dish. Make sure the cover is airtight to...
a little fresh mint, finely chopped lemon juice & zest a dollop of natural yoghurt – optional First, I tossed the carrots and sweet potato in olive oil and roasted them till richly browned and caramelised, because – well, because generally I need a good reasonnotto roast things and coul...
Salmon, tuna, and oysters Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese Eggs Nuts Beans Whole grains Pecans Pro tip: don’t forget to smell your foods before eating them. Not to mention, doing this also allows us to enjoy the taste of our meal more. If you find that you are eating a well-balan...
If you really want to get creative, ethnic and salty foods go surprisingly well with sparkling wine, including caviar, chips, oysters, and Asian and Mediterranean flavors—so much so that Domaine Carneros has built several food and wine experiences around these, offered at their Carneros winery....
Seafood: shrimp, mussels, scallops, lobster, crabs, oysters, clams and abalone. Shrimp is the most popular hot pot ingredients. To prepare shrimp, just divine them and keep the shells. Mushrooms, all kinds of mushrooms can perform well in hot pot soup base including king oyster mushrooms (sh...
I prefer to grill mussels, because it’s really easy to do and it cooks them so quickly. You can finish cooking mussels on the grill in about 10 minutes or less. I like to serve up mussels as an appetizer or make them part of a larger seafood spread, alongside shrimp, oysters, and...
Very smart half portions, too. And Chez Leveque (1030 Laurier St W) is a French bistro with nice decor and reasonable table dishes. Try the bavette and fries and the oysters when in season.Architecture & Landmarks in MontrealArchitecture & Landmarks in Montreal...
So, my 2016 has started with a major shift. I did not know how to kick off a fresh year in blogging, but I think now I have found my narrative: local Oregon girl comes home after many adventures abroad to knuckle down and dominate wine before it dominates her. There are many projects...