I’m channeling peaches as they ripen in the orchards of the Niagara Peninsula, which I hope to call home soon.
FEELING PEACHY
KEY TO LOVE
Nope! This is not an advice column about your romantic status. It’s the story of how I decided I needed a new career and came up with the idea of becoming a […]
AN EASY RISOTTO
There’s no reason to be afraid of risotto, but a lot of home cooks stay clear of it because it appears tricky. Here’s a great alternative.
THE COOKBOOK RELAUNCHED
Just in time for Christmas, Gentleman’s Portion: The Cookbook is back online at Amazon and other distributors.
COOKBOOK OFFLINE
Due to a glitch in a third-party firewall, access to the online version of Gentleman’s Portion: The Cookbook is currently on hold. The publisher’s IT department has promised a speedy response. We’ll […]
GENTLEMAN’S PORTION VIDEO LAUNCHES
Leading up to the publication of Gentleman’s Portion: The Cookbook, a new video series launches today.
A GOOD CAPON
I first became aware of capon at Oundle School, many, many years ago, but it was not until recently that I tasted it. Now I’m a fan.
WEIRD ENGLISH BREAKFASTS
I’ve just returned from a quick visit to the old country and been re-introduced to pasta for breakfast and discovered deep fried poached eggs. Weird but delicious.
IMPROVING ON PERFECTION
It’s hard to believe that one can improve on perfection, but sometimes inspiration strikes. When my beloved tells me she is craving thick and creamy macaroni and cheese for supper, I rush […]
FARMERS’ MARKET CONFLICT
Buying carrots at a farmers’ market on the weekend takes me deep into a political issue that highlights the conflict between local food producers – who we might call ‘real farmers’ – […]
Gentlemans Portion 