Tis’ the season for apples (and yes we have an apple pie recipe today!), pumpkins, root veggies and the like – and last but not least it’s the start of the holiday season. Bring on Halloween, Christmas and New Years….but […]
Sweets
Picarones, Peruvian Pumpkin Doughnuts
My partner`s sister Joanne cooked us dinner last night. She prepared a splendid meal that was reminiscent of the holidays. A dear friend and an amazing cook, she laid out a spread that included roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and all […]
Roasted Apricots, Vanilla Maple Syrup, Greek Yogurt and Toasted Walnuts
So, here I am back in the saddle again, and it feels good. Making time to blog has been and will always be a challenge, and over the past three months it has been just plain impossible. Sometimes your energies […]
Have a slice of Lindy’s New York Cheesecake.
Spring time, it’s brief and beautiful. A paint box of colour splashed on a barren landscape. Small buds burst from the branches, tulips reach up to the blue sky and pale green leaves unfold. We try to make the best […]
Baking Blueberry Boy Bait
Growing up my Grandpa was the picture of the ideal man. He had a successful 50 year marriage to my Grandmother, was incredibly smart, charming – and the finest of company. We used to dance to the King on I […]
Little Bites of Sunshine – Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars
I am a lover of winter, a rare bird;) Most people dread the snow and gray days. Not me – but admittedly there are times when even I long for the sun filled days of summer. Here in Toronto it’s […]