Category Archives: Root Veggie

Potato Peel Water, Broth

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 See also: Beef Stock or Broth, Chicken Stock or Broth, Fish Stock or Broth, Vegetable Broth Traditionally, broths and stocks contain a high level of easily digested protein and minerals.  This level of protein is much harder to accomplish with … Continue reading →

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Dublin Coddle

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from The Paupered Chef (3)) I first had this dish in a Portland restaurant specializing in Irish cuisine.  Hot and hearty, it’s perfect for a winter supper or pot luck.  I like to serve this with Irish … Continue reading →

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Chicken Stock/Bone Broth or Broth

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Daily Unadventurous blog (4)) Chicken stock is one of the most versatile things in my kitchen. It makes great soups such as chicken noodle or chicken dumpling, or sauces such as that for … Continue reading →

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Beef Stock/Broth

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A good rich beef stock is hard to come by, especially one that tastes beefy.  Cooks Illustrated determined, through experimentation, that the best tasting broth comes from long, slow cooking of … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Christmas Menu and Preparation Schedule

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Christmas 2008 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Because my parents were Scandinavian (Danish Mom, Norwegian Dad), we always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve.  The day before, Mom cooked and mashed potatoes for the lefse, and made her Aeblekage (Apple … Continue reading →

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Pickles (Lacto-Fermented Cucumbers, Beets or Turnips)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, September 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) This post includes Bread and Butter Pickles and Pickled Beets and/or Turnips recipes as inspiration for creating your own pickles. Did you know that in times past, condiments such as sauerkraut, kimche, pickles, ketchup (catsup), marmalade, … Continue reading →

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