Photography — October 3, 2009 at 11:37 am

The sun may have set on the summer, but in these parts, we were *finallly* gifted with warmth. In what’s left of our shortening days, it’s turning out to be the best parts of the summer. The sum has been warm and the garden bountiful. Zucchini, beets, blueberries, beans and potatoes are bursting from the ground. What’s better than the shifting seasons and an overhaul of ready produce from...

Early Autumn Harvest BBQ

October 3rd, 2009 | Photography | Read More

Viva Nostalgia

Remember the super sticky sweetness that was the mallow cookie? A seventies treat that grew into a wagon wheel fit for a brown bagged lunch. The sweet classic with a dollop of strawberry jam under the marshmallow for just a little extra kick of sugar. I would pick off the outer chocolate coating to...

July 27th, 2009 | Sweet | Read More

Rainbow Connection

Line caught while on a summery cottage expedition, this rainbow trout was a gift from a friend who knows my love of food. I couldn’t help but create something with it to share with another. There’s something about fish that always seems to remind me of the same flavours; lemon, fresh herbs...

July 13th, 2009 | Savory | Read More

Celebrating With Lobster

The beginning of summer also marks the start of lobster season for me. I’m not entirely sure why but maybe it was the childhood trips out East to visit our relatives. The journey was always in July and there, we could buy them by the dozen as the fishermen strung their boats on to the docks or...

July 4th, 2009 | Photography | Read More

Cherry Chocolate Bakewell Tart

Even with a British background, I hadn’t tried a Bakewell Tart. With a sweet shortcrust, sticky jam and a classic almond frangipane, it sounded delicious and seemed easy enough to try. The only question left was which jam flavour to layer beneath the frangipane. Almonds are the main inspiration...

June 28th, 2009 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Saucer Peaches

…And here I thought they were aptly named after their small tea cup size but noooo. It’s the “Saturn” sticker that finally gave it away. Awhhhhaa! Still juicy, sweet and and an oh so perfect size for snacking.

June 17th, 2009 | Photography | Read More

In Awe Of Asparagus.

Between redesigns and volunteering I was beginning to think I wouldn’t get the chance to create this month’s Daring Baker challenge. As I searched for time and innovation, I was left with nothing. No rum, no raisin, not even a cooking apple in the house to play into this month’s strudel...

May 27th, 2009 | Savory | Read More

Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna: March Daring Bakers

Aren’t we lucky? Mmmmm. Lasagne for a Daring Bakers Challenge?? Um, thank you!! I’ve made lasagne, I’ve even made pasta before but, as all of the Daring Bakers challenges, I try to follow the recipe given. …And I did, until I got to the ragu. The veal and pork is out in this...

March 29th, 2009 | Savory, Umami | Read More

February Daring Baker’s: Flourless Chocolate Torte

I’ve been starting to think the monthly Daring Baker’s choices were pretty serendipitous. From the Perfect Party Cake for my birthday right up to this month’s Valentino Cake. The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE’s blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef. We have...

March 2nd, 2009 | Sweet | Read More

January Daring Bakers: Tuiles

I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. This...

January 30th, 2009 | Sweet | Read More