Category Archives: Desserts
Nectarine Galette with Raspberries
I don’t generally post two dessert recipes in a row but since Glen left for Florida earlier this week I have been feeling a bit blue and thought a little something sweet might help to lift my mood. A lot … Continue reading
Whole Cherry Clafoutis
I can hardly believe that I have been back for a week. I am in the final stages of shrugging off the jet lag that has plagued me since my arrival home and today is the first day that I … Continue reading
French Rhubarb Cake
This is a public service announcement. Tomorrow, Sunday May 29th is the Queen Victoria Annex Spring Fling! If you happen to be unfamiliar with this epic, annual event I will shed a bit of light for you. Every year, the … Continue reading
Olive Oil Citrus Cake with Rhubarb Compote
I am in love with this cake. This might be because I first spotted it on one of my favourite sites, Sweet Amandine, where Jess writes about life and food in such a thoughtful and beautiful way. Jess’ recipes are … Continue reading
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
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
Blood Orange Sorbet with a Cardamom Scented Citrus Salad
I am sorry that I haven’t been around over the past week or so. I was feeling pretty much paralyzed by the many devastating world events that were unfolding. It was tough to do much blogging when my heart was … Continue reading
Cranberry, White Chocolate and Toasted Pistachio Biscotti
Well, I am leaving for the airport in less than two hours and so I really should be doing stuff like packing my suitcase and cleaning the house and finishing off the laundry… Yet I didn’t want to leave for … Continue reading