by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
How to cut a pineapple: You can purchase a pineapple already cut up, however, it’s super easy to do it yourself and a lot less expensive Using a chef’s knife cut about 1/2” off the top and bottom of the pineapple, resting on one of the cut ends. Slice the rind off in...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Tips to making fantastic risotto Use a heavy duty 5-6 quart stainless steel or enameled cast iron pot Choose the proper rice, like an Arborio which is the most common Toast the rice with a little bit of oil until opaque in the center, this will help the rice from...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Salting your steak is very important to do at least 1 hour prior to cooking. This creates the necessary moisture that keeps the steak moist. If you grill your steak immediately after you salt the moisture will not have reabsorbed back into the steak and will be...
by Joni | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
When my parents retired they would leave steamy Washington, D.C. and head to Baileys Island Maine for the summer. When I would go to visit my mother and I would enjoy the cool mornings and go blueberry picking. Maine blueberries are sublime. When we returned we...
by Joni | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Herb Butter Recipe How to make herb butters. These are so simple to make and add so much flavor to your proteins, vegetables, bread, pastas or potatoes. One of my favorite is Tarragon butter (great with steaks)! 1/2 C softened butter 1/4 C chopped fresh tarragon 2...
by Joni | Jun 16, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe from the Family! Being from the south we used to eat Pimento Cheese spread on just about anything. There are many different ways to make this iconic spread however the one that is served at August National Golf Club is by far the best....
