Of the 13 ways to cook eggs, learning how to poach an egg is by far one of my favorites. Poaching an egg is one of those simple but classic cooking techniques that can elevate any meal, from avocado toast to asparagus to your favorite soup. However, getting the perfect poached egg can be a bit tricky. Fear not, though, because I’ve tried all the tips and tricks and have put together this step-by-step guide on how to perfectly poach an egg. You may have heard to put vinegar in the water when you poach an egg. I do this and agree it yields a better result! Distilled white vinegar is cheap and works great. You could also use white...
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves whether they like this new item or not. The problem is, not everything they find is good for them. And, even if something is ‘safe’, it is probably only safe in moderation. So, can goats eat pineapples? Yes, goats can eat pineapples in moderation as treats. Pineapples are full of nutrients that are essential for growth and development. However, the sugar can lead to obesity and gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, moderation is essential. Pineapples are an excellent source of fiber, sugar, water, citric acid, malic acid, potassium, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, thiamin, and more that help goats develop, and stay strong and healthy. I know, they...
So its asparagus season, yes! I’m so lucky as I live on the border of East Sussex and Kent. I have 2 asparagus farms within 10-15 minutes. This means I will be living off asparagus for the next month. The asparagus farm I go to has different grades, so you can get wonky ones for a cheaper price and they then go up in size and price. The new one to me this year is called kitchen asparagus, this variety is thinner and when I was speaking to the grower, she suggested that these are the best for salads. They were delicious and added such a nice crunch. Ingredients (serves 1) 2 boiled eggs, peeled and sliced (I boil mine for...
This Carrot Lox recipe will seriously knock your socks off. It’s the perfect addition to Sunday brunch and a recipe that’s always a hit with vegans and non vegans. Add this vegan smoked salmon on top of your favorite toasted bagel smeared with cream cheese and dig in! I was first introduced to homemade carrot salmon lox by my friend, Ted Lai @wokwildside. He had us for brunch and made a ton of delicious vegan recipes, including this carrot lox that’s meant to mimic traditional lox. And the first bite of his carrot lox actually blew my mind. It was so realistic and I had no idea such a thing could be done. Since then, I’ve developed my own version of...
Although this Crunchy French Bread Egg Pie bears more than a passing resemblance to quiche, it really isn’t one. The ‘pastry’ is made of softly sautéed onions, cubes of French bread or baguette, vegetable stock and egg so it has almost crouton-like edges and is incredibly flavourful. One of my late Mom’s recipes, this is a wonderful way to use up stale or leftover French bread or baguette. That said, I often buy a fresh baguette just to make it! Satisfying, nutritious and filling, this egg pie works well for lunch with a salad, for Sunday brunch, or as part of a buffet. I always think it is best served the day it is made, but leftovers do keep well for...
