There’s a great deal to be jittery about in the world these days. And Russia is up there near the top of the list. My grandfather immigrated to Canada from Russia over 100 years ago. It was a question of survival; life was brutal. Like many refugees, my grandfather started out as a peddler, eventually working his way up…
Vodka-Cured Irish Salmon with Horseradish Mayonnaise
Is it possible to fall in love with a country you’ve never visited? The New Irish Table, Recipes from Ireland’s Top Chefs fans the flames for love of everything Irish. Ireland today is said to be a “paradise for epicures.” and this coffee table delight, edited by Leslie Conron Carola, illuminates the country’s culinary renaissance. Ten award-winning chefs contribute…
Jamaican-Style Fish Cakes – Chile Pepper Bible
Out of 250 creative, tasty recipes Judith Finlayson’s Chile Pepper Bible has given me 52 for my to-do list. 52? How to choose? This is no ordinary cookbook. It’s a well researched reference book with details on history, geography and the heat of chilies. Call me confused, but I’m still having as much trouble retaining the differences in chile…
BBQ Salmon – Blackcurrant Ginger Sauce
Sugar, sugar, sugar! I try really hard to stay clear of sugar and sugary treats — and usually, I’m successful. But this is the time of year to think about picking blackcurrants and making simple blackcurrant freezer jam and blackcurrant vodka, which need a little sugar. On the good side, you only need a little bit to taunt your senses. The Batch cookbook,…
Tamari Almond Dover Sole and Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo
My bridge partners are anxious to be included in JC, and I’m anxious for them to supply me with recipes they love so I can share. Until then, they get a brief, anonymous yet honorable mention — I wish you could have seen how mad they went for these Tamari Almonds! Too bad, they couldn’t stick…
Salmon Patties in Emerald Sauce – Sweet Dreams
Isn’t it funny how sometimes sleeping can be exhausting? You fight to fall and stay asleep. You wake up leaky and parched several times nightly. First, it’s too warm, then it’s too cold. And then comes the pillow fight: under the neck, under the head, then back to the neck, remove the pillow, then over the eyes to…
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