Category archives: Cuisines

Here’s my take on Julia Child’s recipe for Beef Bourguignon – French Beef Stew. It’s so delicious. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients and instructions. It’s worth the effort and is the perfect way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! Julia Child’s Boeuf à la Bourguignonne…

When it comes to tea party savories, Ham Salad Tea Sandwiches are one of my favorites. Sort of like a deviled ham salad with onion, celery, and pimento. Serve on thin slices of wheat or rye bread or spread thick on snack crackers. As a girl, my mom liked to…

I use Hoisin Sauce when I make Orange Chicken. But I don’t always have the product in my pantry. For those times, here’s my recipe for Homemade Hoisin Sauce. It works very well and is easy to make. For those who might not know, Hoisin Sauce is a sweet-spicy condiment…

Algonquin sunflower bread Ingredients 3 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds 3 1/4 cup Water 2 1/2 tsp Salt 6 tbl Corn flour 2/3 cup Corn oil Instructions Put the sunflower seeds, water & salt into a pot, cover & let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. When well cookked, crush the seeds…