Posts Tagged ‘autumn’

Who The Hell Eats Brussels Sprouts?

Really? This was the question posted after I ordered them in a restaurant a scant while back. Although it made me think back. I was assured by my memory that brussels sprouts were indeed the only vegetable that left me sitting at a darkened dinner table at the age of about 7ish, to contemplate reviving...
November 25th, 2008 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Pizza! October Daring Bakers

One can never tire of pizza. As weekly addicts, Thursday is our pizza night. For at least the past few years we have yet to miss a day. We’ve ordered in and done the store bought frozen but we’ve always ended up returning to my own dough. Not only is making your own just better, it’s...
October 29th, 2008 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Needless to say we all like soup in this house. Nothing beats a warm bowl on a cold day. Well, maybe that warm bowl with some of that fresh bread I’ve finally been able to be baking… Red peppers, to me, are one of those amazing vegetables. You see, I absolutely, without a doubt hate it’s...
January 15th, 2008 | Savory | Read More

Good Gourd

The purée overflowith and another Holiday to eat pumpkin pie is fast on my heels, I just couldn’t be happier. Pumpkin pie is one of those things rarely eaten but certainly loved. Perhaps it’s absence is why it’s so cherished by so many. I don’t care really. It’s the highlight...
November 19th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Cranberry Pumpkin Teacakes

Had enough of this pumpkin business yet? Thought not, so, just you wait.
November 13th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Maple Pumpkin Quick Bread

One of the best things about living in Canada in the fall, other than the fabulous hauls from the farmers market, is that other reason why we appreciate the almighty maple tree. The nectar of nature, maple syrup is truly a spring gift, however delicious, a simple autumn walk can be just as spectacular....
October 16th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Smashing Pumpkins

Head out any glorious autumn afternoon in search for a pick your own apple farm, you would think you’d find one, especially in rural Ontario. What we thought was going to be a pleasant Sunday drive in the country, enjoying the fresh air, changing leaves and early harvest ended up so much better....
October 3rd, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Sweet | Read More

Grilled Vegetable Strudel

I had been gearing up to post about what I call Market Mystery. This is either the new or unexpected produce that turns up at the market or in your CSA box that you would never dream of buying out of your regular habits. Turns out, this event coincided perfectly when I invited my neighbour over for...
June 16th, 2007 | Photography | Read More