On the occasions that I can get out to the local wineries, there is nothing better than bringing along a light lunch of a few cheese, some olives, pickles, and your own pâté. It is surprisingly simple to make and is well suited for a quick bite on the go. I am fortunate to have…
Category: Charcuterie
Italian sausage
I love to have homemade Italian sausage in the freezer. We add it to spaghetti, meatballs, meatloaf, and many other things. If you have a Kitchenaid mixer, the meat grinder attachment works great for this type of thing. Additionally, the sausage doesn’t have to be stuffed into the casings, you can also just make ‘bulk’…
Smoked salmon
Hot smoked salmon is one of my favorite treats. It’s easy to put together, tastes great on its own, and can be an important component in several other dishes as well. Oh, and did I mention, it keeps very well too!
Lard
That’s right, I said, “lard”. That stuff modern society has warned us about and which the very mention of it makes cardiologists shudder. Well, fear not! Lard you buy at the store is loaded with hydrogenated this and poly that. You know the drill. It’s not the fat that’s the problem, it’s the preservatives. This…
Cured Salmon
If you’re like me and you love lox, gravlax, smoked and cured salmon, you’ll love this. This is the easiest cured salmon ever! Throw it on a bagel or two, or in some scrambled eggs and you’re good to go.
It’s Bacon!
No, today’s blog entry isn’t about frying up some bacon. Who doesn’t like bacon? It’s delicious on it’s own, it adds tons of depth and flavor to a multitude of recipes, and best of all, it’s good for you (as long as you have a shortage of pork fat and salt in your diet as…