Time:
Like space but more personal and precious, although you are free to use it as you wish, it will force you to travel in only one direction. It will be fair to all equally but some will get less than others. Sharing time with someone is the greatest gift you can receive.
Category Archives: Cooking
Changing subject
A quick post to move away from Virus stuff… As I have been making a few biscuits/waffles calling for either levure chimique or baking powder of Baking soda. I have tried to understand the differences. Levure Chimique and Baking Powder … Continue reading
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End of Week 1- Coppa Corona
Time for me to check on my Corona-Coppa… started this a week and a half ago. It is a piece of pork shoulder which I have started to cure about 10days ago. I salted the meat with Kosher salt for … Continue reading
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Oli-Cookies
In a continuation of the survival to virus series….here is an essential recipe for keeping the moral on a high. It is an international recipe with Belgian Sugar, French Butter and Pralin, Swiss Chocolate, English eggs, Canadian Flour…probably could stretch … Continue reading
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Survival skills #1 – Bread Making
A family fun thing, I was challenged by a brother in law to explain my bread recipe in a short video… Here you go: Video link Good health to all.
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Crispy Pancetta Bacon
This is very easy to make ….the most difficult is to wait for a few weeks so that it is ready to be sliced and cooked to crispiness heaven. It is just a piece of pork belly which you cover … Continue reading
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Waffles not as easy as it sounds…
[Original Post was 18th Feb 2019] This is how you make waffles… If you are not using these recipes you cannot be making the true traditional recipes The Brussels ones The Liege ones Latest update !! July 2020 : … Continue reading
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Bread Making – Top 10 tips
Just a quick post for savings my latest tips on how to make a piece of good bread at home. 1- Flour is critical. Want to make a baguette only T55 Flour will be good … Continue reading
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Bouillabaisse Oli style
This is quite an undertaking but it is worth the effort. It is originally south of France dish made out of a whole bunch of “extra” fish from the day’s catch. However, it has evolved over the years … Continue reading
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Bao with anything you like (duck is nice)
This is a nice bread from China or Hong Kong. It is the equivalent of a burger bun. It is steam cooked. Bao means bun. Very soft and can be flavoured with a bit of mirin to give it an … Continue reading
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Ciabatta – Tupperware method !
Found this recipe and method on the internet and had to try it…really a cool and easy way to make a superb Ciabatta from scratch. Check out my Bread making top 10 tips as well. (note half of yeast and … Continue reading
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Quiche Lorraine / Shortcrust pastry
Too easy to make ….to not make it from scratch… Ingredients : 250 g Plain flour 110g Butter / 2 to 3 Tablespoons of water for pastry Pinch of Salt 3 Eggs … Continue reading
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My First Cheese – Mozzarella
Been a long time coming, bought the kit to make cheese probably 18 months ago….found the time and patience to try my first Mozzarella. I am very pleased with my first go, however, it is quite fiddly and definitely needs … Continue reading
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Nice Chicken Liver Pate or Parfait
I use this recipe but I do not use cinnamon and I used red port instead of the white one recommended in the recipe.
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Vol au vent
This is a recipe that used to be the “standard” at weddings and other large family occasions. Over the years it has disappeared from the chefs’ menus to be replaced by a lot simpler chicken dishes to optimise costs and … Continue reading
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Dry yeast versus fresh yeast
This is for reference only : Fresh yeast quantities are usually 2.5X to 3.0X the equivalent in dry yeast. 17.5-21g fresh = 7g dry 30-35g fresh = 10 – 14g dry
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Baguette 2019
[More updates…April 19] Feb. 2019 : I m back at it! Trying to make a real French baguette….been trying this since 2012….check my initial effort. Best one so far …. It is all in the Flour, need to buy T55 … Continue reading
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Couques Suisses
This is family recipe…. Almost the same as Marmitton’s.
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Osso Buco – Maison
Original : 24th Nov 2012 I love Osso Buco, it taste so nice and is a great dish for autumn. A great comfort food dish. The house smells beautiful and gets everybody in a good mood. Ingredients : … Continue reading
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Mascarpone Brioche !
Long time since last update. A friend leaving the office (we have plenty of those at the moment), reminded me that I should post more often… This is a very very very nice way to make Brioche bread. My sister … Continue reading
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Foccacia Bread Update 2018
Simple Recipe : 800g White Strong Flour Olive Oil (some for the dough and some for the cooking tray) 200g Semolina flour (medium is ok / gives crispy feel) 1 Tablespoon of Salt (sea salt … Continue reading
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