I have been thinking a lot about the little things that make such a HUGE difference. A thank you card sent by snail mail, a kiss that lingers just a second longer, the way the bed feels when you change […]
Sweets
Gooseberry Almond Meringue Shortbread
OK, OK – so this posting is not seasonal (hey I only missed it by a bit 😉 ) – but this recipe was too tasty not to share. You can substitute other fruit – I was thinking it would […]
Bittersweet Chocolate Fudge Frosting
How often have you seen a chocolate cake and thought – I HAVE to have a piece – only to be disappointed by the frosting or the texture? It’s gotten to the point for me – that I almost never […]
Chasing the Buzz, Ontario Cherry Cheese Danishes
The buzz – you know that warm feeling you get when something is just too good and your senses are overwhelmed. Maybe it was your first crush or the day you tried something so scrumptious that you were lost of […]
On the Road to Normal – Rhubarb, Strawberry & Red Wine Marang Tarta
What is normal anyway? “Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected”. Uhrm well can’t say I have ever fit into those 8 words. In fact challenging norms has been the name of the game for decades. I always held […]
Magic, Toronto Blueberry Buns & The Harbord Bakery
Magic – it’s everywhere. Those moments that cannot be captured with words, food, photographs or paint. The things that just are. For me it’s all too easy to rush through mornings overlooking the twinkle of golden that is over almost […]