Monthly Archives: April 2011

Poached Eggs on Toasted Brioche with Garlicky Mushrooms

I want to share a recipe that I hope will inspire you to get into the kitchen this weekend and cook some breakfast for a handful of people you like/love. Springtime is the perfect time to host an informal brunch. … Continue reading

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Roasted Sablefish with Spot Prawn Risotto and a Citrus Beurre Blanc

Happy Easter! This weekend for Easter Sunday dinner will it be turkey or ham? As Easter can fall anytime between March 22nd and April 25 (dictated by the timing of the first full moon after the spring equinox and Passover) … Continue reading

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Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Radishes and Salsa Verde

A few weeks ago when I was doing a major cleaning of my kitchen I also spent a bunch of time going though my cookbook collection. I am lucky enough to have a good size office where I have two … Continue reading

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Lemon Madeleines

  On Saturday it was my Grandmother’s 100th birthday! We marked this momentous occasion with an afternoon party at her church in Lynn Valley and invited 90 or so family members and friends. There was lots of food (made by … Continue reading

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Bay Leaf Crème Brûlée

Last Saturday night we hosted a dinner for Glen’s camera crew here at our house. As I mentioned in my last post my husband has been working on a television series for the past ten years and it finally came … Continue reading

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