Nothing will make your dog’s tail wag more than a 10kg bag of beef fat coming through the door. Ralph wanted to make beef tallow for awhile as an alternative to peanut oil when frying, and was pleased when our local butcher Hoose said he could buy beef fat from them. Ralph’s rant time: We’ve…
Deep Fried Chicken Thighs
Growing up in the 80s in Ontario, Canada it was a real good day when Mom and Dad brought home a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with the bright green coleslaw for supper. Fried chicken is a decadent indulgence, but if you use beef tallow instead of highly processed canola, you can enjoy with…
Blooming Onion
This is a complementary side dish when making deep fried chicken thighs using a deep fryer, as the oil is already hot and you can use up any leftover buttermilk marinade and flour mixture from the chicken. Brine ingredients: Instructions:
Grilled ‘Edelstück’ lamb ribs
Many people shy away from lamb, but done right, it can be a wonderful culinary experience. We were introduced to lamb by our friends Jim and Tracy, who also sparked our passion for food and wine. They taught us how cheese transforms into goodness when left out at room temperature for hours before serving, and…
Nana’s no knead cinnamon buns
A trip back home to Canada wouldn’t be complete without Nana’s decadent cinnamon buns (also known as Chelsea buns if you add nuts and cherries). This time, I had the honour of watching her make them and take pictures/videos at each step (although, I’m not sure she was entirely thrilled with that 😉). The recipe…
Easy ham, cheese, and egg casserole
Looking for an easy dish to serve for breakfast or brunch? Heck, you can also make this casserole for dinner or on Christmas Day for Santa’s Breakfast. The beauty about this recipe is you can prep it the night before so its ready to pop in the oven the next morning. Leaving you extra time…
Homemade cooked dog food
Preparing freshly made meals with the best quality ingredients is important to Ralph and I. Not only for the taste and enjoyment in preparing meals, but for health reasons too. One day it dawned on me—why not do the same for our dog Mogly? In researching options, I learned a new definition of BARF—Biologically Appropriate…
Oma Marion’s Oven-baked Pork Roast with Hefeklöße
Ralph has fond memories of his mom making this meal. Hefeklöße are a German version of a steamed dumpling and are ideal for mopping up gravy. Or you can pour a sweet fruit sauce over top and have them for dessert. Whenever Ralph makes them, I devour at least three or four. If you make…
Low and Slow Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce
In winter or unfavourable grilling weather, baking ribs low and slow in the oven is equally delicious and results in tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Making a homemade BBQ sauce is easy, doesn’t have added preservatives, and allows you to tweak the sweet and savoury flavours to your liking. Pork spareribs are incredibly inexpensive in Germany and…
Schnitzel and Sauerkraut
Have to thank the Austrians for introducing schnitzel: meat cutlets (traditionally veal) that are breaded and fried into deliciousness. This recipe uses veal, but Ralph prefers using pork or chicken known as Schnitzel Wiener Art. We paired our schnitzel with sauerkraut and French fries (not homemade 😱). The first small town we moved to in…
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