This is not at all what I planned, but I ended up with a whole lot of mutton. We knew for weeks we were going to have this mutton, so I set out doing some research. Most of my friends had never eaten mutton. I had never knowingly eaten mutton. My grandmother loves it, “oh … Continue reading
Despite the love and pleasure food has brought me, it’s a conflicted affair. When I don’t eat I get grumpy. Bob Marley said, “a hungry man is an angry man.” I believe him. The closest thing to my heart is my belly. I hate being hungry. When I am really famished a salad and steamed … Continue reading
And the winner is………….Alex Neiwirth, with his fancy delicious Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake! While the Dutch Oven Potluck was a great success, and a good time was had by all who attended, attendance was a little lower than we’d hoped! What’s wrong, people? Is Celebration Park too far away? You missed out, but … Continue reading
Elderberry Elixer Seperate berries from stems Put berries in appropriate sized glass jar (Jar should be full of berries) Add honey to taste Cover berries with brandy Store in a reasonably cool dark area for 6+weeks Strain liquid put in jars and seal I dried the leftover berries in the oven at 170 until dry … Continue reading
My seafood chowder– I use leftover fish-(or cook extra)-mostly trout-(that’s mostly what’s available) Kokanee works fine and perch as well. I brown a few onions and potatoes-at this point add a teaspoon or so of baking soda -it keeps the milk you add later from “curdling” add leftover fish and clean out the fridge leftovers- … Continue reading
Cast Iron 