Author: Caterina Borg, Good Food Gourmet
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Australian (Aussie) Potato Cakes: Part 1
There are so many things I miss about living in Australia. The laid back life style, multicultural communities, the beauty of the land and the food…did I mention the food? The British influence left us with a Parliament, the metric system, great schools and dream-worthy fish and chips that will rival any fast food joint…
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Fluffy Cheese Souffle
I grew up watching re-runs of the Julia Child cooking show that was taped in the 1950’s. I sincerely credit her and my family for teaching me how to enjoy and love the process of making great food from scratch. I remember as a kid (probably around eight years old), trying to make crispy meringues…
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Friday Night Cocktail: Hard Li-monade
We are going to start a new trend around here to keep things interesting…Every Friday, I will list a post for a new cocktail for you to try. I will be sharing some interesting ones that I have come across in other blogs, others from magazines, and also some creations from friends and family. With the beautiful…
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Always Room for Potato Salad…
As the warm season approaches, our minds drift to fun filled long weekends, planned vacations and family get-togethers…it won’t be long before many of us pullout our grills and park them in their permanent place in our backyard, where they will continue to work hard all summer long. Beside your Uncle Bob’s famous burgers or your Auntie May’s…
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‘Tis The Season For Farmer’s Markets…
After a long and very cold Winter, I am very happy that Spring is not only here but well under way… Like many other States, Maryland has begun to put into practice many supportive and sustainable ideas that will continue to promote greening strategies throughout our area, long after the catchy monikers fade into history. One way of continuing to…
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Zesty Guacamole
Guacamole is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can choose to eat. It is so versatile that you can enjoy it as a dip with chips of your choice, as an accompaniment to tacos, burritos, tostadas, steak or chicken or just about anything! The creaminess of the avocado can also double as a salad dressing by…
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Smooth, Silky Traditional Key Lime Pie
Limes are native to Southeast Asia, and probably originated in Indonesia or Malaysia. They made their way to the eastern Mediterranean with the Arabs, and to the western Mediterranean with returning Crusaders. Eventually they ended up in the West Indies, Haiti and the Florida coast, when Columbus introduced citrus fruits on his second voyage.
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Meaty and Cheesy Tostadas for a Cinco de Mayo Treat
Ahhh, what fond memories I have of Cinco de Mayo celebrations of days gone by…When I didn’t have a care in the world and could sit for hours eating, drinking and chatting with friends until the wee hours of the morning. These days, my outings have to be a little more planned and organized because I seem to be involved…
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The BEST Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
My life is so busy during the week, that most of the time breakfast consists of a quick bowl of cereal or a bagel on the run. I love the weekends when I can take things a little easier and sleep in. Best of all, it’s a time when I can plan a scrumptious breakfast…
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Going Ga Ga For Ghee
I am always looking for ways to make food taste better with little or no effort. One culture that really knows how to flavor food beautifully is India…Living in Australia for many years, my mother had several friends with whom she worked who were from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Apart from being absolutely lovely people, people from…
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Zucchini Fritters
In my humble opinion, zucchini is such an underrated vegetable. At home, my family used them all the time in a few different ways. We would stuff them with meat and rice and cook them in a tomato sauce (when making yemista), or my dad would cut them in half lengthwise and fill them with…