The aromas and flavours of Mapo Tofu are powerful, also thanks to the use of Sichuan pepper. It gives the dish a floral, citrusy touch. The combination of silky, soft tofu with ground pork, Chili Bean sauce and scallions is very rich. It’s a delicious, heart-warming dish.In this version we replace the meat with mushrooms … More Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms
If you search for Lion’s Mane mushrooms, you will find lots of references to supplements with wonderful health benefits, ranging from supporting longevity to improved cognitive functions. It’s also supposed to have antibiotic, anti-fatigue and anti-ageing properties. Sounds great, but how do the fresh mushrooms taste? Lion’s Mane (also known as Yamabushitake and Hou Tou … More Lion’s Mane
Jam must contain a certain percentage of fruit and sugar in order to be called jam. In Canada for instance fruit jam must have at least 45% fruit. In the EU it’s 35% for jam and 45% for extra jam. So what’s the remaining 55% if it’s not fruit? In most cases it’s a gelling … More Rhubarb and Apricot Jam
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