Lisa Bell and Nicole Rees purchase a whole pig from a local butcher shop for a pig roast to serve to their supper club friends.
Mojo Criollo Nuevo Marinade and Brine
This is an adaptation of a Caribbean-style brine or marinade for pork. The lime juice subs for the traditional sour oranges which can be difficult to find. I’ve reduced the salt as low as I can and still have a “brine.” The dark beer (I used a mocha stout.) adds a hint of sweetness and […]
Homemade Ice Cream
TwoJunes feel fortunate to live in Oregon where summer fruit rules! Well, it was a little rainy this July weekend here in Portland, but that couldn’t stop TwoJunes from making ice cream. It’s one of those things where once the idea has entered your consciousness, the craving just wonít go away. Lisa has had a […]
Buttermilk Ice Cream with Cherries Jubilee Sauce
See TwoJunes related post: Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Ingredients 1 can (14 oz.) evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups very cold buttermilk 1/2 cup sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt 2 egg whites
Peach Sherbet
TwoJunes recipe for making fresh Peach Sherbet. This recipe also relates to their written post about home made ice cream.
Working with Nature, and Against It
Sustainable, yes, natural, no. Home ownership is the great American Dream. To own the land (and the structures on the land) is pretty much the pinnacle of capitalist endeavor. For TwoJunes, our house is our savings, our retirement, a hobby, a joy, and occasionally, sheer terror. Admittedly, it is enormously gratifying to have control over […]
