Chef at Home

Has anyone ever watched the Chef at Home cooking show on Food Network channel? I just love the pantry set-up with all kinds of spices and herbs in mason jars...makes you want to cook or bake something special. Speaking of baking, just made a batch of Coconut Macaroons from Michael Smith's book 'Chef at Home'- they turned out a bit dark, but my tummy did not mind...Other recipes that sound interesting include Sherry Maple Vinaigrette, Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Red Wine Herb Vinaigrette, and Fruit Crisp with crispy buttery topping.

I'm a Domestic Goddess!

Over the last week have made a batch of Pineapple Chutney - fermented, so good for the belly - and coconut macaroons - also good for the belly! I just love the juicy color of the pineapple; recipe from author of Nourishing Traditions, and the macaroons are from author Nigella Lawson in her book 'How to be a domestic goddess'.

Crispy Fall air and Crunchy apples

With the leaves changing colour and the temperature dropping, I get the urge to cook and bake up something new - lucky me, found this cookbook at the library by Rose Murray 'A Year in My Kitchen'. The book is divided by seasons so new Fall recipes I will try this week include Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Apple Crisp!.

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

After watching his shows on TV, I was able to get my hands on a copy of his 'Food Revolution' Cookbook - so far have tried one of his curries (even the boys liked it!), his spring bean soup, the roasted chicken with a whole lemon stuffed inside (which was delicious!) and tonight on the menu is his sweet potato soup... love the photographs in this book, his style of writing, but would have also liked nutrition information, such as calories, carbs, etc. However, the most important point is getting the family together around the dinner table eating a home-cooked meal, yum!