How to cook an Elephant.

Kimchi is a spicy, naturally fermented cabbage dish, similar to sauerkraut but with more of a kick.
There are more than 200 different types of kimchi, but this is a nice simple one.
Ingredients

My mother, bless her, was not the greatest cook. She hailed from a large family of excellent cook, but  lacked a good eye for recipes.
My earliest eating experience are known to me as "hit and runs" or potholes - ònce you hit them, you never came out the same way....

This is my first attempt at pumpkin pie. I thought it turned out pretty darn well.
I will roast the pumpkin next time, as this is said to give the pie a sweeter, more caramely flavour.
Pumpkin pie with a pecan nut crust

Spiced almonds
More often than not, roasted nuts from the shop are not very fresh! Your best bet is to get fresh raw nuts and toast them yourself- it's very easy and quick. Plus you can top any type of nuts with your favourite spices and herbs and create your own flavour...