‘Herbes de Provence’ a la California
This specialty ‘Herbes de Provence’ a la California mixture is especially versatile for a ‘California’ flavour to all your dishes, from soups to savory dishes. You can use it on fish, poultry and meats, with your vegetables, casseroles….virtually any dish you wish to spice up reminiscent of a little [...]
Here is a wonderful chart of common food and their known health properties that I have just come across and wish to share with everyone. It has been suggested that it is a wise printout to have easily available, and I wholeheartedly agree. You may even wish to print up an extra copy or two [...]
With the wild winds of winter, most of us are suffering with dry and cracking skin. The low humidity levels common with this season combined with the drying cold air draws all the moisture out of our skin. To top that off, our skin is made even drier when subjected to indoor heating. This [...]
This is one of our family’s favourite recipes. When the children were younger, we made the Taco Shell Bowls once or twice a week! Turkey Taco Salad in Taco Shell Bowls serves 4-6 as a main course meal. You can vary the ingredients according to family preferences, and also the size of the ‘bowls’ according [...]
Savory cheeses: are generally used as condiments to red meats, as a cheese sauce served over cooked meats, or as a spread in place of mayonnaise and mustards. You can also serve a savory cheese on crackers, a bagette, or on open faced sandwiches by themselves or with an assortment of cold cuts. This is [...]
This Wild Garlic and Thyme Cheese is a delightfully tasty spread, especially if you are a garlic fan. You may wish to experiment by substituting lemon thyme in place of wild thyme, yielding a refreshingly light tasting garlicy cheese.
3 finely chopped wild garlic leaves
1 T finely chopped wild thyme
Approximately 6 oz (¾ cup) milk [...]
There is great variety in mustard flavours, and everyone has a favorite. Once you have found the flavour that you enjoy, you will never be satisfied with store-bought mustard again.
Mustard making is so easy that it is best to mix it up in small quantities, because although mustard keeps indefinitely, the flavour changes quite rapidly.
To [...]
How to make Stuffed Nasturtiums
There is nothing prettier or tastier than these brilliantly coloured flowers stuffed with this tantalizing blend and served on a silver platter as appetizers when entertaining at home. Your guests will be surprised by your floral expertise and rewarded with this mouth-watering palate-pleasing treat! If you choose to also include your [...]
How to make these Scrumptous Opal Basil Cheddar Crisps yield: 40 snacks
There isn’t anyone yet who hasn’t enjoyed munching on these wonderful snacks. They make such good appetizers, too! Especially when served with your homemade cheese (how-to recipes available in betweenclosefriends.com under the ‘Recipe’ category, along with other tempting ideas.)
8 oz medium-sharp cheddar cheese, grated [...]
Controlling Lotion—This solution may be just what your need for all of you who say that they can’t do a thing with their hair.
10 T herbal tisane (chose from the list below, according to your hair type)
1 T eau de Cologne
1 T glycerin
1. Pour the herbal infusion of your choice and eau de Cologne into [...]
