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Basic Cookery

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with cousins is a mixed of tradition and creativity. Steven’s latest culinary experiment brought those memories rushing back. This time, it is a smoked pork lion – two hour labor of love he proudly documented in photos. Along side the photos came is notes: […]

The Basic Cookery – Blanching

The Basic Cookery – Blanching

Blanching is one of those culinary techniques that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a vital role in many dishes. At its core, blanching is a simple process: Briefly boiling vegetables and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking. While it might […]

When Hunger comes from the heart …  Start with Rock Soup

When Hunger comes from the heart … Start with Rock Soup

From family folk lore is the legend of Dad’s rock soup. He was renown for driving up from Whitter, traveling with a stock pot full of what he called “Rock Soup”. His recipe included the stone were well washed and soaked overnight, they would soften […]

Notes from the Garden – Explore

Notes from the Garden – Explore

A gentle scent of lavender lingers in the air, heightening the senses as we stroll through the botanic gardens. Morning sunlight filters softly through the leaves, casting shadows on the path. With each step, the serenity of the morning wraps around us. We toast to […]

Notes to Share. Comfort Food from our Dorm Kitchen

Notes to Share. Comfort Food from our Dorm Kitchen

We came back from Creighton today Welcome weekend showed us we have a common area kitchen to work in. My thoughts are to weekly share common food with new friends. A simple “Blue Jay – Blue Berry Cobbler” is one to share on a hot […]

Garden – More lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Garden – More lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Discovering more culinary notes. These list appear to be more brainstorming ideas and track fish ideas. Being close to the coastal local source the notes from chef is a continued reflection of the vision and the Gardens Culinary identity. Wild caught Rex Sole with Salmon […]

Garden – Discovering lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Garden – Discovering lists from the Chef’s Notebook.

Discovering more culinary lists and menus. these are tracking fish ideas reflecting chefs vision and the Gardens culinary identity. By examining the list one can understand the creative interplay of ingredients, the balance of flavors and the cultural influence. the Menu’s items hint at the […]

Notes from the Garden –

Notes from the Garden –

Garden Notes during the changing seasons is a delightful journey. Spring transitions into summer, tender greens yield to heartier vegetables. when it comes to cooking what’s on hand fosters resourcefulness and improvised delicious meals.

Easter Cake

Easter Cake

Marth sent and email on Blue Bird Cake for Easter. I am not sure that the Blue PEEPs blue Bird is really what she had in mind.