There is no pretty photo with this post. The photo is portioned pesto for freezing. But the pesto is great, freezes well, twaws easily, and comes in handy for quick and easy meals. My girls love pesto in pasta, and this pesto, packed with spinach, pecans, and walnuts, packs a healthy punch. Taken from the…
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Duck prosciutto (the beginning)
As we are in the winter here in Australia, the temperatures are good for air curing meat (no higher than 15 C, or 60 F, during the day, and lows above freezing). Traditional pork prosciutto is hung and air cured for 10-12 months, a duration I’m not quite ready for! So, duck prosciutto! This recipe…
Penne carbonara with cream cheese
I had some leftover canadian-style bacon, and Madeleine loves carbonara, so the decision was clear. Except I didn’t have cream! But I did have cream cheese, so I improvised. The result was creamy and rich, and perhaps a bit less fat as well! Ingredients 2 Tb olive oil and 2 Tb butter 1 cup…
Maple, juniper berry and nutmeg cured bacon
I think I found one of the best mix of flavours for my bacon with this recipe. In addition to using the standard cure, I added maple syrup, juniper berry and nutmeg (details below). The bacon below was slow cooked in a pan before resting on some paper towel. For the pork belly, leave…
Day to Day Thoughts on Food 