Oak Worktops

Monday, April 11, 2011 por admin | Labels: , , , , | 0 comments
Just a little update on the new kitchen. The joiner (carpenter) who is coming to fit the kitchen said he would "be here in the middle of this week at the earliest" we are interpreting this as probably next week. These oak worktops are supposed to be oiled and, indeed the oil came with them. However, as my MIL (85) lives with us and is likely to use all sorts of chemical sprays on any available surface (and will not be told) we decided that it was safer to varnish them. The joiner says this will be fine and at least they will maintain their fabulous finish. The varnish is matt so it really doesn't...
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How to make béchamel sauce

Sunday, April 10, 2011 por admin | Labels: , , , , | 0 comments
Béchamel sauce, which is essentially nothing more than milk thickened with a roux, is widely used in northern Italian cooking. It is not usually used as a 'sauce' per se but rather as a component in baked primi like lasagne alla bolognese, cannelloni, polenta pasticciata or crespelle al forno. It is therefore an important part of any Italian cook's repertoire. Fortunately, it is quick and (with a little practice) quite easy to make. For most Italian dishes, where the sauce will be layered into a pasta dish that will later be baked, you want to make a rather loose béchamel sauce as follows: Step...
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