As a kid I disliked fig Newtons. I liked the fig filling well enough but not the cookie dough which seemed too sweet to me. In fact fig Newtons were practically nauseating to me for 30 years or more. It wasn’t until I had my own fig tree outside the backdoor of my Seattle cottage ...
This dish is a take-off on “bangers and mash” or sausages and mashed potatoes. It has its origins in London and Dublin public houses or pubs going back to 1919…the ultimate pub-grub for the working class. However, bangers and mash is immensely popular in all Common Wealth countries around the world. Its cheap comfort food ...
Figs are in season now and they are sweet reminders that fall is just around the corner. Figs were the first fruit cultivated by ancient civilizations. They were used for sweeteners before sugar cane was discovered and are still used in Northern Africa and the Middle East to sweeten confections and savory dishes. Its been ...
Apple Butter Festivals reign supreme throughout the USA from September through the end of October. Washington state to Virginia, everyone is getting in the swing for mouth-watering comfort apple-butter. Maybe your great-great-grandma made apple-butter in a copper kettle over an outdoor fire or your great grandma made it in the oven and the whole house ...
Organic fresh figs add an elegant sweetness to medallions of pork tenderloin simmered in onions and port wine. This dish will impress dinner party guests and family alike and its so easy to make. Serve it with rice pilaf and French green beans cooked with a bit of butter and garlic. Ingredients: 2 tsp olive ...