Oh Yeah! The simplicity of this dish allows the flavours of the leeks and shiitake mushrooms to blend beautifully. It needs nothing more than salt and freshly ground pepper. I thought about adding tumeric or fresh herbs, but loved its plainness, so in the end opted for a dash of half ‘n’ half cream.... Continue Reading →
Red Cabbage Salad
First salad I made after breaking my two arms - yes, I broke both arms last August, riding my bicycle. Braked and swerved to avoid hitting another cyclist who appeared on a cross path - traveling at a terrific pace. I was on a dirt path, coming down a short, steep hill. Broke my bones... Continue Reading →
Halibut Chowder
I went to my local grocery store today to pick up a quick prepared lunch, and there in the fish department, next to the sushi cooler, were brown paper-wrapped packages of fish trim, about a kilo each, for $4.99. "What's in there?" "Halibut," answered the slim young fish monger, "just cut it up this morning."... Continue Reading →