Category: Heidi’s How-To
Cooking in Season
Tayberry Jam
The lady who gave me my first tayberry (years ago) told me that tayberries were a heritage variety of …
Essential Thai
Cilantro Root Season
Of all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that are coming into season, cilantro root is the one that …
Cooking in Season
Frozen Strawberries in Syrup
Last year around this time I posted a tried-and-true method for freezing seasonal berries. But I neglected to …
My Life in Food
How to Make Ghee (Indian Clarified Butter)
I make ghee in at least half of my cooking classes, and not just the Indian ones. But, …
Baking
Rhubarb Custard Bars
Rhubarb custard bars are the all-time most popular recipe on my blog, and for good reason. The tart rhubarb plays perfectly against the sweet buttery crust and smooth vanilla custard. To die for!
Essential Thai
Spot Prawn Curry
I prefer a green curry with seafood, but this is what I had on hand the other night …
Cooking in Season
Mango Salsa
This mango salsa is spicy, flavourful, refreshing, and slightly sweet. It makes a delicious accompaniment to tacos, quesadillas, and grilled fish!
My Life in Food
(Not my) Pantry of Shame
Only the promise of new friends convinced me to share a picture of my pantry with the world. …
Cooking in Season
Wild Nettle-kopita
A springtime favourite, Spanakopita made with wild nettles instead of spinach = Nettlekopita. I’m sure the Greeks would …
Cooking in Season
Homemade Organic Chicken Stock
I have been ill with the never-ending fluish thing for almost two weeks now. A full week of …
Cooking in Season
Cauliflower with Indian Spices
In this delicious winner of a recipe, tender pieces of cauliflower are infused with Indian spices, and makes for a wonderful side dish to any meal.
Foodgasm!
Japanese Sour Cherry and Green Tea Sorbet
Very early spring is all about Japanese cherry blossoms and fresh new flavours. This early spring weekend marks …
Digital Kitchen/BBQ Thermometer with Magnet and Clock Timer
Asian Ingredients: A Guide
