Month: October 2020

• 40 Knots Winery – Partner Site

  

  Discover great wines at 40 Knots Winery and their VinoSpa line of natural skin & body care products. They are a great Canadian winery located in Comox, British Columbia. (Winery photos are courtesy of 40 Know Winery.) A Small Town Connection While planning to attend a wedding in Parksville, British Columbia we found 40 Knots…

• Peaches & Cream Make Ahead Breakfast

  

  This is an awesome breakfast recipe and is a huge hit with our breakfast guests! Note: This recipe is to be prepared the night before. Ingredients1 C packed brown sugar.5 C butter, cubed2 tbsp corn syrup1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 loaf day old French bread cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed7 eggs3/4…

• Pumpkin Pie

  

  Is there any other dessert that is a must have come fall? A delicious recipe to serve 8. Ingredients1.5 Cup  pumpkin purée (398ml or 13.5 oz can)1 Cup brown sugar1 tsp cinnamon1.2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp ginger1/4 tsp salt3/4 Cup evaporated milk2 eggs Directions1. Place pumpkin purée and spices into a large mixing bowl.2. Mix well…

• Pumpkin Spice Muffins

  

  Ingredients4C All purpose flour1 1/2 C packed brown sugar4 tsp baking powder2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking soda1 tsp ginger1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground cloves1/2 tsp ground allspice1C chocolate chips4 eggs14 ounces of pumpkin purée1C orange juice3/4C melted margarine or canola oil6 Directions1. In a large bowl mix together all dry ingredients making sure…

• Homemade Smoked Salami

  

  Ingredients 2.5 lbs ground lean Beef1 lb ground pork2 Tbsp Motrin Tender Quick (curing salt)1 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp fine minced dehydrated onion4 Tbsp  mustard seed3 Tbsp maple syrup in 6 Tbsp water (basting mix) Smoker Method1. In a large bowl mix ingredients until all ingredients are evenly distributed.  Divide into 4 equal pieces.  2.…

• Vodka Martini with a Lemon Twist

  

  Chill martini glass before mixing (optional) Ingredients1 green olive (pitted, rinsed)1 dash dry vermouth1 handful ice cubes1/4 cup vodka DirectionsCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a martini glass or substitute a small clear glass.Peel a thin slice of lemon rind about 2.5” long for garnish. Try a new twist.  In place…

• Jean’s Pie Pastry

  

  This was my mom’s standard pie rust recipe. It is has been used by the Murlo household for 30 years! Ingredients1 egg3C flour3/4 tsp salt1C lard1 Tbsp vinegar5 -6 Tbsp cold water Directions1. Cut the lard into the flour and salt mixture.  I use a potato masher which works great.  Mixture will appear dry with…

• Kitchen Shear Scissors

  

  Murlo received a small pair of kitchen scissors for Christmas a few years ago.  They are amazing! These scissors, also known as kitchen shears or poultry shears are made of stainless steel and will cut through chicken, fish and most meat bones with ease.  One of the blades has a strong serrated edge. We highly recommend…

• Iceberg Beer – Review

  

  Iceberg Beer I received a six pack of Iceberg beer this spring. The beer is produced by a craft brew company, Quidi Vivi Brewery out of St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador.  I was not familiar with this lager style beer before receiving it as a gift.  It is one you will enjoy right from the…

• Imperial to Metric Cooking Conversions

  

  Imperial to Metric Conversions The following conversion chart will make cooking handy in the kitchen.