Before leaving for vacation, my daughter was very concerned about the notion of being away for Halloween. Never one to pass on a party myself, we decided to throw a little pre-dinner soirée for our little fairly princess and her guests. With thirteen members of the 4 and 5 year old set, I knew I’d...
You know, the apples with sticks, or at least this is how candy apples are commonly known around my house. We can’t get through October without bobbing one of our fresh apples from the orchard in molten sugar. So quick and fun, this autumn carnival snack is a must do, especially if you have kids...
With autumn here it’s not to tough to find the cooler weather ingredients. As the farmer’s markets begin the preparation of shutting down for the winter, the fall finds and harvest colours are still filling the tables. Since Jack-o-Lanterns aren’t very good for eating, I used the Jarrahdale pumpkin left from my day at the...
Now how lucky am I to be on vacation and not only find a farmer’s market but a fruit that I’ve been urning to try since I’d heard of it? Kiwi berries, which are actually grown here in North America during the early autumn months, are obviously compared to traditional kiwi fruit. These berries grow...
One of my most favourite places to explore is any neighbourhood China Town. Bustling with people, new aromas, and spilling produce, this exciting area of most major cities is a feast for the eyes. Here in Toronto, tucked a few blocks over from the mainland China Town is a small but wonderful Japanese store. After...
