For November our outdoor expert Laurel Sears gives us some tips to keep the garden and shed organized and alive. CLEAN YOUR TOOLS- that’s an order! Regular maintenance = less backaches, more effective/ sharper tools, less time wasted Why clean tools?? If you clean after every use, you prevent diseases, fungi, insect larva, weed seeds… [Continue Reading]
Baron Wolman joined us on About The House recently. When you think of a photo of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin or the Stones, Wolman was probably the guy that took it. Baron Wolman was the original Chief Photographer for ROLLING STONE magazine during rock music’s heyday in the 1960s. In an era when photographers and… [Continue Reading]
Ford is going to be recalling 128,616 sedans from the 2010 and 2011 model years because the wheels can fall off! Federal regulators say that the bolts holding the 17″ wheel option can fracture, causing vibration. If the vibration is ignored, the wheels can separate from the car. Dealers will replace the lug nuts on all four… [Continue Reading]
Up and Coming
Chef
Don’t mess up the meal next week. Get your timing right, try not to kill anyone, and don’t forget your egg-nog!
Ivo Ivanov
Tune in to hear Ivo’s update in the sporting world outside of the Big 4. We will talk about soccer, formula 1, and many others.
Tips from Laurel
Laurel Sears gives us some tips on how to keep our poinsettias and Christmas trees going.
Stan Trekell
Our own picker will be on to talk to us about collectible Christmas tree ornaments and ephemera.
Hemi Jam
Listen in for an interview with Dan Huston and his 9 year old son Gibson, about the hemi foundation. The foundation is presenting a benefit concert and auction with all proceeds going to the Hemispherectomy Foundation. This is an all-volunteer organization, which supports children and families affected by hemispherectomy brain surgery. Dan’s son Gibson has had… [Continue Reading]
Recipes
Cornish Pasty
Cornish Pasty Pastry 400grams plain flour 100grams butter or margarine, chilled and cubed 100grams lard, chilled and cubed A pinch of salt to season Cornish Pasty Filling 450grams beef skirt or chuck steak 1 large onion, finely chopped 200grams swede or turnip, peeled and sliced thinly – rutabaga in the States 200grams potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly A knob… [Continue Reading]
Aunt Ruth’s Apple Chutney
Ingredients 1kg apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (2 1/4 lbs) 500g onions roughly chopped (1lb) 500g granulated sugar (1lb) 900ml vinegar (3 3/4 cups) 500g raisins or sultanas (1lb) 60g white mustard seed (2.1 oz) Pinch salt In a small dry sauté pan over medium low heat, toast the mustard seed by swirling until they release… [Continue Reading]
Crown Roast of Pork
Cook’s Country Recipes that work December 2011 Ingredients Kosher salt and pepper 3tablespoons minced fresh thyme 2tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 5garlic cloves, minced 1(8- to 10-pound) bone-in pork loin roast (chine bone removed), tied into crown 2pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed 10ounces shallots, peeled and halved 2Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and halved 8tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2cup apple cider 1cup low-sodium chicken broth… [Continue Reading]
Garlicky Cranberry Chutney
From Madhur Jaffrey’s cookbook Eat/West Menus for Family and Friends (Harper & Row, 1987) Ingredients 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1- pound can cranberry sauce with berries 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less) ground black pepper Cut ginger… [Continue Reading]
Pulled Pork Pan Con Lechon Sandwich
The Pan Con Lechón is one of the most popular Cuban Street Sandwiches. Made with roasted Suckling Pig in Havana (with the skin on for crispiness) and a tangy Mojo garlic-citrus sauce, this version uses pulled smoked pork and adds a bit of crisp by refrying the meet, adds ham for saltiness, and substitutes lime… [Continue Reading]
Jerked Hot Wings
INGREDENTS 24 to 36 wings, cut at joints into thirds with tip section discarded (48 to 72 pieces of chicken) 1 10 ounce bottle WALKERSWOOD Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (www.walkerswood.com) 1 pint orange juice Juice of 2 limes ½ cup honey 4 tablespoons Worchester Sauce DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients, add chicken, and marinade overnight. Preheat… [Continue Reading]
Slow Rosted Tomatoes
Ingredients: Ripe Tomatoes Seasonings (amounts to taste of Fresh Chopped Garlic, Fresh Chopped Basil, Kosher Salt, and Fresh Ground Pepper Olive Oil Directions: Cut tomatoes in half and place meat side up on heavy-duty foil-lined jellyroll pan. Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with generous amount of seasonings. Bake at 200° for 10 –… [Continue Reading]
Jeremy’s Awesome Pumpkin Soup
2 tablespoons brown sugar. 2 x 15oz cans pumpkin puree (Good quality pie filler). 2 x 14.5 oz cans salt free chicken broth. 1 cup chopped onion. 5 or so tablespoons soft butter. 1/2 tea spoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup heavy whipping cream. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.… [Continue Reading]
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