Stonehouse Cooks Contest: Recipe 27 Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Stilton and Asparagus

Contest Rules Photo due: May 2, 2011Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Stilton and Asparagus 2 large Portobello mushrooms cleaned4 slices Stilton cheese4 tablespoons capers24 spears asparagusSalt and pepperGrape seed oilTruffle oil (Truffle oil can be found in most urban large grocery chains, as well as in specialty shops. The earthy, pungent flavour and aroma of truffle oil adds an extra punch to this dish, but can be eliminated if you don’t have it on hand.) Oil…

Stonehouse Cooks Contest: Recipe 26 Red Pepper Dip

Contest Rules Photo due: May 1, 2011Red Pepper Dip 3 large red peppers, seeded and halved3 cloves garlic unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper½ cup low sodium feta cheese2 tablespoons fresh dill2 tablespoons lime juice1 dried chilli pepper On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, place the peppers skin side up, and unpeeled garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast at 350F for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool When the peppers…

The Future is Now, and it’s Digital

It was back in 1985 I first ventured into publishing, releasing a small book of poetry by Vaughan G. Harris, The Cabinetmaker’s Art, under my then wee imprint, Keystone Press. I published a few other chapbooks of poetry and short fiction. And quietly drifted away. In those days publishing for a microscopic press was cumbersome, ridiculously expensive, heart-breaking hard work that often meant slogging books out of the trunk of your car. It was a…

Stonehouse Cooks Contest: Recipe 25 Avocado Black Bean Dip

Contest Rules Photo due: April 30, 2011Avocado Black Bean Dip 1 ripe avocado2 tablespoons chopped cilantroJuice and zest of 1 lime1 cup canned black beans, rinsed well1 jalapeno finely chopped1 teaspoon sea salt Cut avocado into cubes and lightly mash together with the beans. Add remaining ingredients. Chill 1 hour before serving with toast or tortilla chips.