Pork Medallions

Pork loin 1 lb Seasoned flour 1/4 cup Sherry 1/4 cup White wine 1 1/2 cups Brown sauce 2 tsp minced Shallots 1 tbl Butter Cut thin slices of pork and pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge in seasoned flour. Saute shallots in butter and add the cutlets to be browned on each side. Add […]

Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked rice (day old is best) 2 Tbs sesame oil 1 small white onion, chopped 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp chopped green onions (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour […]

Bridging Science and Religion

The Dalai Lama explains the connection between Science and Religion.

Beef Barley Soup

1-2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive voil 3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced 2 celery stalks (6 ounces; 170g), diced 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 quarts (2L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock […]

Smoked Pork Chops

Fry chops in skillet long enough to brown them on both sides. Place in oven-proof pan and add one or two cups of soup stock. Bake at 325 for fifteen or twenty minutes. Add stock if needed. Remove from oven and set chops aside. Add more stock so there is enough for gravy (one cup). […]

Yellow Pea Soup

8 oz. yellow peas, soaked 8 oz. ham, cubed 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 large carrot, diced 2 or 3 red potatoes, medium and cooked 6-8 small pearl onions or one white onion, minced 1-2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried ginger Cook peas in 3-4 cups water. Bring to boil, then simmer for […]

Basted Turkey Breast

4-5 lb. Turkey breast, fresh or thawed 1/2 cup butter melted 1/4 dry white wine or apple juice 2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp. dried 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. paprika 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cold water Mix the butter, wine, spices, and garlic in small bowl. Baste […]

We Have Lost Our Way

In every era, the horizon was dominated by what was central to life. In ancient times it was a pyramid or monuments. These were replaced by the tower of a monastery or the steeple of a church. We now have the buildings of commerce.