One of the first things I learned to cook was Deviled Eggs. Eight-years old, living on a little country road on the coast of Nova Scotia, I wanted to cook! Someone (Mother?) gave me a children's cookbook for my birthday, and Deviled Eggs appealed to me. All I remember is that I made them, and... Continue Reading →
Tortilla de Patatas con Brócoli
Spanish Omelette with Potatoes and Broccoli When I was living in Spain, I fell in love with Tortilla de Patatas in all its variations. The first time I tried to make one it didn't taste at all like those in the cafes. So I started to ask my English language students how to make Tortilla.... Continue Reading →
Baking Bread
Lady Bean posted today about baking bread and how she's never been able to get whole wheat bread to rise properly. This is a problem I used to have until my most recent efforts. I don't know if it's using different flour, different yeast, a good, warm place to raise the bread or being really... Continue Reading →
