Glazed carrots are a classic French preparation. But I don't always think about that. Not that it’s difficult, but frankly, I tend to use carrots as an afterthought, raw as a snack, chopped with celery and onions, or simply roasted. But rarely as a stand-alone star. Which is a shame, because beautiful, richly colored carrots are a taste treat. Add a bourbon spiked, cane … [Read more...] about Bourbon and Cane Syrup Glazed Carrots
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Bacon CamemBeer Bites
When October rolls around, I start thinking about beer. Because I start thinking about Oktoberfest. I’ve never been to Germany, so I’ve never been to a real Oktoberfest celebration, which I understand generally happen at the end of September anyway. But the idea of Oktoberfest just presents so many options for cooking with, and drinking, good beer. It’s impossible to pass … [Read more...] about Bacon CamemBeer Bites
Fun Finds for Summer
It’s that time again, time for Summer Fun Finds. These are just some ideas about personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products. If you are travelling this summer, and you are anything like me, you’ll be collecting lots of food and recipe ideas from your trips. Jot them down in this perfect Moleskine Recipe Journal. And get a little inspiration from these … [Read more...] about Fun Finds for Summer
New from The Runaway Spoon
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! I've just launched a new monthly e-mail newsletter, full of fresh, new ideas, tips, links and recipes. Each month will have a special focus, and for June it's all about canning, pickling and preserving. To sign up to receive the new monthly Runaway Spoon newletter, just add your e-mail address to the Subcribe to E-Mail newsletter box to … [Read more...] about New from The Runaway Spoon
Freshly Minted Lemonade
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer. That means vacations and swimming and long, lazy days and all sorts of good things. But, for my part of the world at least, it also means heat and humidity. So a tall, cool drink is always in order. There is just something so refreshing about tangy lemonade, and at this time of year, with the mint plants beginning to … [Read more...] about Freshly Minted Lemonade
