I know people have been wondering what I’ve been doing with my time whilst mon mari is recuperating in hospital.When I’m not mowing and weeding and trimming and planting, that is.Or driving to and from Bordeaux to visit his nibs.I finished unpacki… read more
Following an uproar by French winemakers, the European Union has reversed itself on a plan to allow rosé wines to be made by mixing red and white wines. read more
Charitybuzz has a great package from Rachael Ray available for auction. The charity that will benefit is the North Shore Animal League America. Entitled ‘A Yum-O Rachael Ray Package,” you can get: 2 tickets to a taping of the Rachael Ray Show; a s… read more
“); //]]>–> After the taquiza we had last weekend I have been talking about tacos for several posts. But I haven’t talked about the secret for a good taco. Yes, the filling is very important to make a delicious taco, but a taco is not a taco if yo… read more
Here’s an interesting question from a reader: “What do you do with the excess egg wash after you make lumpia?” I don’t throw it away, that’s for certain. But I also found out that beaten eggs can’t be kept in the fridge for more than a couple of h… read more
Cast iron pans are a favorite of many a great chefs. I never owned one; but in culinary school used them and I learned a thing or two. And a few weeks ago, a company offered to send me a cast iron skillet to use and review and I said I would love … read more
Tapas Fantasticas a free festival created by Wines from Rioja, is returning following the huge success of last year. Celebrating Spanish tapas and Rioja wine, this colourful event will be running over two fun-filled days in Brick Lane Yard, London… read more
I had recently purchased a book called, Working the Plate and saw how lovely this salad was presented. It inspired me to want to make it. The Cobb salad is a garden salad created by Robert Cobb and was a signature menu item of the legendary Brown … read more
Costanza ha decorato questa torta usando la tecnica dell’impasto a stampo,ricoprendola con crema preparata con mascarpone, panna e latte condensato. read more


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