Show me a home cook, and I’ll show you someone who has shortcuts up their sleeves. The “proper” way to make caramelised onion is to cook the onion very slowly for an hour or more with olive oil, maybe butter….
Cheats’ Caramelised Onion
Still Life with Mustard Pot – A Poem
Mustard goes back thousands of years, with references in ancient Indian, Sumerian, Greek and Roman texts, and in the Bible. If you’re a mustard fan, here’s a brief history and a summary of different mustard types. I was struck by…
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 7
I’ve always been partial to vanilla ice cream. But, I thought, hey, why not step out of my comfort zone and celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day? 😂
Contemplation – A Poem
Analysis has shown that originally this painting had a glowing orange sunset, which is partially what inspired me to write this poem. Beyond that, I find the colours, the body language, even the weight of the pumpkin tranquil. I can…
Break The Cycle – A Poem
The Art Institute Chicago tells us that this painting is from a much larger portrait of a family that Manet decided to cut into sections. La Régalade means “to pour liquid from a bottle down the throat without touching the…
Good Old Corned Silverside
Words that come to mind when thinking of good old corned silverside: hearty, tender, filling, aromatic, nourishing, mouthfeel. Honestly, I eat cold silverside leftovers like I eat popcorn at the cinema. After the MANY years I’ve been cooking good old…
