Peppercorns are picked green, and when they are dried in the sun, they become black peppercorns. Green are quickly dehydrated to retain the green color and packed in salt water brine to preserve them. The Moulin Family in France (Moulin Poivre Vert) hand selects green…

Most often we grill tender Lamb Loin Chops, but they are also remarkable when braised. Succulent and falling off the bone tender in a rich sauce; perfect with Elsie’s Potatoes or Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes.

This rich and hearty stew warms up the house on those long winter days. The Castelvetrano olives add a savoury depth to the dish, and we like to serve it in a bowl with Creamy Polenta.

Beef Back Ribs are a different cut from Beef Short Ribs. The Beef Back Ribs are what’s left when Rib Eye Steaks and Roasts are removed; so taste similar to a steak. They benefit from a long marinade and slow roast or barbecue. We just…

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…

Sunday’s are perfect days for roasting something in the oven. This makes a wonderful roast and potatoes kind of meal or a Beef Dip. Surprisingly Beef Dip; AKA French Dip was invented in Los Angeles and not France. Philippe’s, a cheaper Chinatown restaurant claims they…