This recipe comes from The Kimchi Chronicles and is delicious especially with grilled shrimp. I roasted the shrimp instead as grilling in Michigan when snow is on the ground is not the best time. I love this cookbook by Marja Vongerichten and I found so many recipes I want to try. Forget shrimp cocktail and … Continue reading
I know this is late in “tomato season” like it is here in Michigan. Plan ahead for next year and buy yourself one of these tomato slicers. I have been using this gadget for a few years and I absolutely love it. I have always had trouble cutting a straight thin slice of tomato for … Continue reading
I purchased this electric wok after many years using a traditional one that I used on top of a burner on my gas range. The old one was getting kind of scummy – I know people say it was seasoned but it really wasn’t. Different from a cast iron pan! I love this new gadget for many reasons: … Continue reading
I am the proud owner of three different kitchen scales. Okay, why do I need three? The Salter scale is an “antique” and I have had this one a long time. It is so attractive that it sits out on my counter and I use it when I don’t need precise weights. The Soehnle Scale is easy … Continue reading
Salt blocks and other salt mediums such as bowls and cups are a unique means of serving and preparing all kinds of recipes such as beverages, desserts, salads, grilled veggies, meat and fish. There are six techniques you can use with your salt blocks; serving, warming, curing, cooking, chilling and drinking. Mineral richness and amazing … Continue reading
KitchenAid just introduced a new attachment called the spiralizer for their different models of KitchenAid Stand Mixers. Did you know that the first KitchenAid stand mixer was introduced in 1914? I am on my second mixer which is bigger and more powerful. The first one made it through 30+ years of moderate to heavy use. … Continue reading
I certainly have had my share of tortilla warmers, the nice ceramic or terra cotta ones that look so nice on the table. Unfortunately, they do not stay warm very long. I have even wrapped a few in paper towels and microwaved them for a quick wrap but are not good for when you are … Continue reading
My new and red stoneware baguette baker is my latest addition in my kitchen. It makes three 13-1/2″ traditional thin (2-1/4″) crispy French baguettes. Mine were not that long but the flavor and crust were there on all three loaves. My loaves rose up and not lengthwise so much. The lid traps the steam to … Continue reading
This is one of my oldest kitchen gadgets that I have used a lot over many years. Poached salmon for dinner was always a favorite, along with some fresh herbs, lemon slices and maybe a little sauce. Of course the salmon can be used in salads, pasta dishes and even salmon cakes. See my recipes … Continue reading
First we used a plastic bag filled with ice cubes and a meat tenderizer to crush ice. I even bought an ice cube tray to make small ice cubes. Then I broke down and bought a hand crank model (the white plastic one below) which we used for a very long time. A lot of … Continue reading