Category Archives: Desserts

Perfect Summer Blueberry Crumble with Lavender Cream

After a few days in the city to teach a class (with a really lovely group of women) and restock my food supply we are back on the island for this last week of summer vacation before Max will head … Continue reading

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Strawberries in Caramel Vinegar

It has been a month since we arrived home from our French adventure and we are now fully settled back into our comfortable Vancouver routine. It seems like such a long time ago since we unpacked the suitcases and put … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Crumble with Cardamom and Hazelnuts

Well, my bags are packed. The amazing thing is my flight is not for another 4 hours. Anyone who knows me understands that this is nothing short of a miracle. Anytime I travel I have grand plans to be organized … Continue reading

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Cranberry Lemon Cake

Today has been a very good day. A day filled with sunshine and temperatures warm enough to prop open the back door and allow the air in to permeate the musty corners of the house. A day filled with the … Continue reading

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Chocolate, Espresso and Beet Cake with Mascarpone Cream to Celebrate

On Wednesday this little blog turned two years old. It was two years ago that my sister challenged me to finally start the food blog that I had been talking about for months and then sat with me for hours … Continue reading

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Apple Cardamom Cake

The past twelve days have been jam-packed and I just haven’t been able to spend any time here but I am happy to be back and I brought a cake to celebrate! Since arriving home we have been settling in … Continue reading

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Spiced Brown Butter “Pumpkin” Cake with Pecan Streusel Topping

Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend all of our family and friends in Canada are celebrating Thanksgiving and I was determined not to be left out. I may not be roasting a big bird, or making cranberry sauce or cooking beets for … Continue reading

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Chocolate Gelato

Things are starting to come together around here and while the to-do list is still very, very long, progress is being made. In less than two weeks Max and I will be in Miami. How crazy and strange. My mood … Continue reading

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