Spanish Rice Casserole

I was at a potluck with a few members of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Writers Circle the other night and I brought a casserole I’m quite fond of. A couple of members wanted the recipe so here is a) the easy version, b) the notes, and c) the version as served. The basic version is dead… Continue reading Spanish Rice Casserole

Wine and Asian food

Asian food in general, and Thai in particular is murderously difficult to pair with wine. My fave with spicy food is Amontillado sherry served ice cold, but I’ve never yet found that on a menu. Jammy Australian wine works well. There’s no point in getting too expensive as the spice will overpower most wines. (Think… Continue reading Wine and Asian food

beers for summer

Here’s the beers featured on Rogstad. I’m a Pilsner Urquell guy myself, liking the clean sharp taste. Cracked Canoe is aimed at light and American beer drinkers.  (No surprise there.  Moosehead clearly sees their future as south of 49.) Great Western Pilsner is probably the best selling beer in the province, a Canadian style beer… Continue reading beers for summer