There are a few basics to cooking a moist bone in ham, regardless of the size. Even though it is messier to carve, bone in is well worth the effort. Serve with Potatoes Savoyarde or Potato Gratin and use the bone for Yellow Split Pea…

Artichokes are thought to come from either Sicily or Tunisia, North Africa, which really isn’t that far from Sicily. It is said Catherine de Medici brought them with her from Italy to France in the 1600’s, but some say they were developed into a vegetable…

Slow Roasted Tomatoes might look at bit dry or the skins a bit tough but when you bite into one, the flavour is intensified, it’s a bit cartelized and sweet. The longer the tomatoes roast, there the intense the flavour is. Easy to make and…

Sicily is known for Castelvetrano Olives, sweet, smooth and buttery bright green olives from the medieval village of Castelvetrano near Trapani, on the south west tip of Sicily. Close to Tunisia (North Africa), Sicily sits in the warm Mediterranean waters with sandy beaches, and cuisine…

Prosciutto di Parma stands out from any other prosciutto. Made under strict Italian quality controls, it does make a difference when draped across fresh pasta tossed with Parmesan. Make this for 1 person or a crowd……it’s really easy and quick. Buy fresh pasta if you…

Cauliflower roasted and blended into soup with Coconut Milk and Red Thai Curry paste is brilliant! Make half or a full batch, depending on the crowd and how much cauliflower you have kicking around. This is half a batch, perfect for the other half of…

Even though this drink says cozy up to the fire, the Mudslide was actually created at the Wreck Bar in Rum Point on Grand Cayman Island. It is the islands’ signature drink today; so just think sandy beaches instead of apres-ski. It is potent so…

Chopped Salad is a delicious salad that show cases the freshest produce of the summer and fall. Fresh lemon juice makes a difference, considering the salad ingredients are fresh and at their peak. Easy. Easy, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal…

Whether you make your own pizza dough, buy Artisan Flatbread or Naan Bread; pears and prosciutto go so well together. Add a mild, smooth and silky cheese like Fontina and you have a fantastic appetizer or meal!

Thanks to Julia Child, the New York Times and Cob’s Bread Bakery………..for a Sunday lunch worth a picture! The Times ran a story this week about one of Julia Child’s favourites – the Tuna Sandwich. She ate such rich food travelling, that when at home…