Impromptu Vegan Stew
You know it well – that moment when you open the cupboards and open the fridge and there is nothing to eat. No leftovers to nibble, no packages to tear into, no veggies in the crisper waiting to be tossed into a gorgeous salad, not even an overripe banana or a bag of trail mix – nothing – or so you think …
PestoMania
Guest Author ‘The Sausagemeister’ shows us how to make Perfect Pesto Sauce for Pasta and reveals a unique Pesto-making secret.
<b> cooking the bird </b>
Life As A Human editor, Christine Roome, and her husband prepare the holiday feast together. Out of the two of them, it is the tech savvy one who perfects the cooking of the Christmas bird.
Kingdom of the Fungi: Part Two
From Bread to Delicate Omelettes and Immunosuppressive Drugs. Julia McLean takes us on a journey through the UK, France, Italy as she explores the many uses of mold and fungi.
Seaweed Secrets
Have you ever done something on a whim, not knowing what was in store? That happened to me when I was in Prince Edward Island (PEI) on our annual summer trek. I had read about “Experience PEI,” a program started by innkeepers Bill and Mary … Read more →
Forays in the Kingdom of the Fungi – Part One
Julia McLean provides a humorous snapshot of mushroom hunting in Normandy.
Camembert: A Legend
Julia McLean writes about a cheese – the soft, smooth texture and the rich, creamy taste. Camembert, the history, the legend and a bit of advice on how to enjoy it
Riches of Richmond County
I’m starting to feel like that crazy road runner; wheels spinnin’, darting in and out all over the place. But I always come to a screeching halt somewhere—and relish what’s there to discover. Like the time I landed smack in the middle of … Read more →
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Guinea Pig Restaurant
Julia McLean serves up an exotic Canadian Thanksgiving dinner to her friends in France.
Liquor Unlimited and Unlicensed: How to Make Liqueurs from Fruits and Herbs
From France’s farm country, Julia McLean writes about the art of making liqueurs from herbs and fruits, plus she offers up some divine recipes.


































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