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About edibletcetera

I'm passionate about food; I cook, photograph, eat...then writes about it in that order. I'm also an occasional restaurant critic and caterer; a former newspaper columnist; author; social media/marketing communications; world traveler; dog lover; skier...and wit, (according to those who know me).

Recipe – Elk Chili

It’s a good job I have friends who hunt because buying elk meat can be prohibitively expensive. So with many thanks to my hunting friends, I have a generous supply of elk steak and burger meat in my freezer. Deliciously … Continue reading

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Recipe – Persimmon & Ginger Pudding Cake

This luscious dessert contains rather a lot of fruit puree and ground almonds (if using) and whereas it isn’t the prettiest pudding on the planet and definitely needs as bit of tarting up before you serve it, it really is … Continue reading

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Recipe – Pasta with Cauliflower & Stilton

If you like cauliflower cheese you will absolutely love this dish. It tastes luxurious and makes a fabulous vegetarian main course. Although it isn’t essential flavor-wise, golden or purple cauliflower will add a colorful dimension if you can find them; … Continue reading

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Recipe – Pears in a Chocolate Sauce

Pears and chocolate were meant to go together and this favorite childhood dessert fills me with nostalgic longing. It’s also really easy to make. Pears have always been one of my favorite fall-winter fruits, probably because the pear tree in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pappardelle with Chanterelles & Toasted Hazelnuts

Chanterelles are delicate and rather elusive – the only time I ever gathered my own was one morning back in the UK, when I looked out over the lawn from the bedroom window of our new home and saw what … Continue reading

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Cranberry-Pear Fruit Jellies (Pâte de Fruits)

‘Pâte de Fruits’ (fruit paste) is a classic French confection. There are many versions out there and some are a bit laborious, requiring a candy thermometer. This Martha Stewart recipe is drop dead easy and takes no more than 15 … Continue reading

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Recipe – Cider-Braised Pork with Apples & Shallots

Pork with apple. A classic, centuries-old combination. Where I live there’s a sad absence of roast pork the way I like it; leg or shoulder of pork enrobed with a crisp, light, mouthwateringly fragrant crackling that begs to be served … Continue reading

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Recipe – Compote of Figs in a Lemon & Ginger Syrup

Like many people, I’m partial to eating ice cream all year round but serving it with fresh berries in winter doesn’t appeal much. I’m also very fond of dried fruits, in particular figs. Figs have always tasted a bit Christmassy … Continue reading

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Recipe – ‘Lapin Aux Pruneaux’ (Rabbit Braised in Red Wine With Prunes)

There’s no easy way to present this. I do my best to share recipes that will appeal to the whole gamut of peoples’ food preferences but I also realize that rabbit will only appeal to certain types of people such … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sausages Braised with Apples, Potatoes & Caramelized Onion

Here’s a great way of using the Onion Jam that you make in batches and keep in the freezer. Sausages always make an affordable hearty supper, especially when baked in this way and there’s nothing nicer than a really good … Continue reading

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