On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, something to taste Umami! Umami, elusive and deep. The direct translation is, ‘pleasant, …
Twelve Days of Christmas 2021 Day 6: Shiitake/Porcini Salt

Follow me in the kitchen through recipes, tips, techniques, and of course FUN! Questions, and requests welcome!! Lets cook at home and enjoy it:)
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, something to taste Umami! Umami, elusive and deep. The direct translation is, ‘pleasant, …
On the 5th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a rock that is super salty! Salt! We love it, we need it, …
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a pate de fruits that is perfectly sweet. Sweet! We ask for something …
On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, an orange cardamom shortbread cookie! Shortbread, yum. One of my favorite kinds of …
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, some mustard that is very spicy!! AND how! As Coleman’s mustard brand says, …
Season’s Greetings!! Welcome to my very 1st Twelve Days of Christmas, a Holiday Countdown for the Gourmand! Matt and I have been talking about this …
Welcome! This is an exciting new holiday venture, and I am super excited to share it with you! Matt had the idea late this summer …
The Winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year, the darkest day of the year. When the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn and the …