Monthly Archives: February 2011

Almond-Rosemary Cornmeal Cake

This recipe first appeared on the PastureLand website. Makes one 9-inch cake Rosemary was a symbol of love in the middle ages.  It’s also a classic pairing with almonds. Why not combine these two ingredients to make one delicious cake.  It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 […]
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Château Lamothe de Haux

I had a can of escargot in the refrigerator that had been sitting there for at least six months.  Looking at the expiration date, I still had a good year before they would “expire” but I was tired of moving the can around from shelf to shelf. Not being able to find anymore, they became […]
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Preserved Lemons, Now’s the Time!

At least here in the Midwest, tis the season for Meyer Lemons.  Now is the time to preserve this delightful fruit as they won’t be around for long. This recipe is from Paula Wolfert’s book, Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco.  The important thing in preserving lemons is to be certain they are completely […]
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