Monthly Archives: April 2009

10 useful kitchen tips

04/23/2009 | Topic: kitchen tips

I am forever a fan of kitchen tips, tricks, short-cuts and all manner of making the most of time, kitchen tools, food scraps and in general: hording culinary wisdom. Last week was my kiddos spring break, which was a nice time for us to snag some away-from-the-city time to regroup,… [more]

Poms Pomegranate

04/18/2009 | Topic: reviews

One reason I don’t currently have advertising on my site, is that it affords me the opportunity to accept and review books, food products and/or kitchen items on my own terms. I find it impressive that companies are engaging in grassroots marketing—seeking bloggers to review their product(s). It… [more]

creme brulee

04/10/2009 | Topic: dessert

Today is a good day to be my family: my homework for class is to make creme brulee. It is on our final practical exam and I want to make it at home a few times, to get out the kinks. In fact, I have made creme brulee quite… [more]

Seared Soy Orange Salmon, with…

04/07/2009 | Topic: dip, sauce & syrup, entree

…Lemongrass Buerre Blanc and Soy Balsamic Glaze. I don’t care how complicated it sounds: you won’t complain once you have tasted it. My husband said it was the best salmon he has ever tasted in his LIFE. And he eats salmon—regularly—in fabulous restaurants. Need a second opinion? My… [more]