Another Get-a-Life Tree Activity This past weekend began on Friday at 11 a.m. when I logged onto a Zoom workshop hosted by Kate Hill. It was to be the beginning of nearly 8 hours of “making basic French cured meats at home … using primarily pork.” During the workshop, comprised of two hours on Friday, […]
Category: Creative Ventures
Salmon Lox
A Get-a-Life Activity When we drove back from MSP to our home last Wednesday, we stopped at Moreys Fish Market in Motley, MN. We purchased some catfish (which became fish tacos – recipe below), some smoked trout, and two pounds of sockeye salmon. I bought the salmon so I could try a new Salmon Lox […]
Making Vin de Noix
According to thespruceeats.com, an aperitif is “a refreshing alcoholic drink that is served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Sort of a liquid appetizer, apéritifs may be served to mingling guests during a dinner party (with or without food) or while preparing your own dinner on an average night. They are also an excellent […]
Who is Kate Hill anyway?
One of the activities I undertook during COVID, as did many, was an increase in home cooking. In my case, however, the undertaking had its roots in retirement planning. I had begun researching and experimenting with charcuterie, the craft of salting, smoking and curing meat, several years ago. My guide for this journey was the […]