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Christie's Corner
http://christiescorner.com/
Full-time foodie and professional writer, Charmian Christie, shares recipes, trends and a few firm opinions about food.
- Author: Charmian
- Listed in: Food & Drink Family Friendly
- Tags: recipes food cooking whisky
Recent Posts
BetterBaking.com Giveaway
Yesterday afternoon, I sat in the River Run Centre’s Main Stage theatre and witnessed The Amazing Kreskin in action. Yes, he found his cheque. Yes, he knew a volunteer had cut 19 cards from the top deck during a trick. And yes, he convinced...
Microwave mistakes
In the immortal words of my disaster-prone husband, “It’s okay! The fire’s out!” Only it was my turn to bellow this comforting phrase as I doused the flaming object in running water. Ever wonder what would happen should you s...
Rosemary, Raisin and Pecan Crisps
I can’t believe I’m about to make these again. The recipe makes a two loaf pans’ worth and the entire batch is almost gone. Bored with plain crackers and still hyperventilating from the sticker price on the artisanal crisps, I was...
Cookbooks for Cooks and Foodies
This is the second part of the Cookbook post I promised. Unlike Cookbooks by People I Know and Like, I’m not friends with the authors of these books. Some I’ve never met, others I’ve chatted with at events or interviewed for articl...
Reader Question: How to Carve Poultry
Last week, after I posted a no-carve recipe for Apple Roast Chicken, I learned I’m not the only one who dreads slicing up a bird in front of guests. With Christmas racing towards us, I thought I should cover this issue sooner rather than later....
Cookbooks by People I Know and Like
I often get asked for cookbook suggestions. Since as much depends on the recipient as the book itself, I created a long list of possibilities to share in a special Cookbook Gift Post. Then I realized I know many of the authors personally and should d...
