Devil’s Food Salted Caramel Cupcakes
The Devil's Food Salted Caramel Cupcakes we whipped up a week ago for a certain three year old's birthday. So good we had offers of indentured servitude in exchange for more, here's the recipe!
Cooking for Dogs in the Gypsy Kitchen
Indulged, pampered and spoiled are all adjectives that could apply to my pets. One person's spoiled is another's well fed, well loved member of the family. Canine health concerns have caused a big shift in diet, so now we supplement commercial dog food with clean sourced food we can trust, which means I'm cooking for dogs. Thought we would take this post to share with you the guidelines of good canine nutrition, after all, they're members of the family too.
Chestnut Honey, Sweet Meets Smokey
A strong honey with a slightly bitter aftertaste and hints of leather and spice, Chestnut Honey is a new addition in the Gypsy Pantry. I would classify it as a savory honey, and as I understand it, each jar has it's own characteristics.
Fig Walnut Thyme Crisps
Inspired by the delicious crisps of Raincoast fame, a few tasty items from the pantry and I created my very own variety, I give you... Fig Walnut Thyme Crisps. Why not create your own?!
Eco-seedlings in the Gypsy Kitchen
Dirt eggs, earthy, with a side of grit. No, we're not eating them, but we'll be enjoying lovely stuffed squash blossoms by June, and prefect little gourdes come harvest time. This is one of three eco-friendly indoor starting methods I'm trying this year for eco-seedlings. The eggshells will contain the seedlings in a tiny cocoon as stalks harden and tender roots grow.
Seared Duck Breast, Truffled Potatoes & Mushrooms and a side of Easter Tales
Easter at Chez Gypsy, by Chef B: green salad topped with seared duck breast, truffled potatoes & mushrooms, sometimes it's the simplest of meals that make the most memorable moments.
Back to the Dirt – The Gypsy Garden
Time to get back to the dirt, to tend those things sprouting and eager for sun, the tiny seeds we sowed last year, the corner we cleared in a bargain with Mother Nature. I invite you to follow this year's Gypsy Garden and share tips & ideas for all things green and growing.
Grilled Vegetable Pasta with Bocconcini & Balsamic Reduction
A simple pasta soft, unripened cheese, lots of healthy grilled vegetables, a hint of garlic scape and a blast of balsamic reduction. Serve hot or cold, as a starter or a main for lunch or dinner. Grilled Vegetable Pasta with Bocconcini & Balsamic Reduction, as easy as one, two, three... four.
Wino Wednesday, Wine of the Month for March
Wino Wednesday, a monthly feature on Food Gypsy where we select our favourite bottle from a month of liberal boozing. Among my favorite picks of the year thus far; the Corte Majoli Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007 is my kind of wine on a cold weather evening, with a big bowl of meaty pasta, a strong cheese or grilled meats.