04 Monday Mar 2019
Posted in Apples, Gluten Free, preserves, Vegetarian
Apple butter is autumn in a jar. I love it spread on toast, or along side slices of pork. It’s comforting and just plain, delicious. But, it can be quite a bit of work, and you know The Goddess is one lazy…uh, well, Goddess. So, she came up with this version and she’s happy to report, it’s delicious. Continue reading
06 Sunday May 2018
Posted in Apples, Condiments, Spices
The other day is was lunching at a local restaurant, and their daily special was a pork schnitzel sandwich, topped with their applesauce aïoli. It was really quite a lovely combination, so I decided it was time to explore the rich deliciousness, that is an aïoli. And then there’s the alliteration thing, Applesauce-Allspice Aïoli. What can I say? Continue reading
22 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Condiments, Make Ahead, Sauces
This is Allspice. Contrary to what many people think, Allspice is not a blend of spices. From a taste standpoint, you can see where this myth comes from. It is said to taste like a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. But use it on its own; let allspice carry the day added to some ground lamb or rub it into a pork shoulder, then slow-roast the meat and serve with a BBQ sauce that has…yeah, you guessed it…allspice in it! Continue reading
