Monthly Archives: April 2011

Two Recipes: Perfect Potatoes (roasted with garlic & rosemary – and baked with lemon & olives)

Here are two easy and delicious ways to serve the humble spud; first, a low fat twist on the well known recipe for Greek lemon potatoes which are usually baked in about half a pint of olive oil. This version … Continue reading

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Recipe: Perfect Roast Chicken

Here’s something really tasty and uplifting; the perfect roast chicken recipe with a smaller than usual carbon footprint. Those of you who are environmentally conscious will love the fact that you turn the oven off halfway through the normal cooking … Continue reading

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The not-so-Smartphone

Smartphones operate at warp speed these days – I’d considered waiting until they increased from 4G to 11 before buying one but… while the cellphone I’ve used for the past 2 years is a sleek little item, texting is a … Continue reading

Posted in Etcetera - un-food-related posts | 2 Comments

Recipe: Dried Plums & Oranges in a Cardamom Tea Syrup

I thought winter was over; yesterday was 70F and sunny but today we have gale-force winds, horizontal blowing snow, thunder and lightning. That’s springtime in the Rockies for you. This fragrant, fruity-spicy dessert is easy to make, rich tasting and … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 1 Comment