What is Merquen?
Today’s foodie question is from Marlene who writes:
“I purchased a spice called Merquen when in Chile. We had it in a dip served with sopappilas. I was wondering if you have a dip recipe using this spice.”
How To Serve an Avocado
I chose Marjorie’s question for this week’s Foodies Ask because I just got back from Mexico where I had the most delicious and perfectly ripe avocados. More on Mexico, tequila and yummy street food over the next week but for now Marjorie writes me…
“Hi, I would like to know how do you prepare Avocados. We [...]
Ricotta Cheesecake Step-by-Step
This is the traditional cheese tart my family makes for Easter. It’s served at brunch on Easter morning with lots of other eggy, bready, cheese-y dishes. Every year as it’s tasted, everyone comments on the flavour of the filling, the crust, the texture - Is it too dry? To wet? Too sweet? Not enough lemon? [...]
Baking Christmas Cookies
I did a little Christmas baking this past weekend and I though I would share some of my holiday treats with you. Well, not literally, but pictures of them at least! Here are a few of my delicious morsels.
These are my grandmother’s recipe.
