Posts Tagged ‘Sweet’

Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants.

…And read this book. I probably can’t tell you how excited I was to snag an advanced copy of this book last week. Already being a fan of Michael Pollan and specifically his last book, Omnivore’s Dilemma, this book is a continuation of his essay entitled “Unhappy Meals”, published...
December 30th, 2007 | Savory, Sweet | Read More

Last Minute Gifts – Grapefruite Pomegranate Marmalade

It’s a little more last minute than I wanted to post but after a Christmas Eve car crash delay (we’re ok), I’m back to wish all of you a wonderful Holiday and a very Merry Christmas. Taking some of my two favourite Holiday ingredients I had on hand, I simmered up a pot of marmalade....
December 25th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Cranberry Shortbread

Getting into the last week before Christmas, the excitement builds and the rush heightens. I can’t help but get those butterflies like I had when I was a kid. A staple at our Christmas sweets table, this version of shortbread is certainly a family tradition just as Santa and snowflakes. Soft and...
December 17th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Chambord Poached Pear Tart

As fantastic as it is shaken in a French Martini, upon discovering the delightful liquor of Chambord*, I could hardly wait to also cook with it. Chambord is a deep red black raspberry liquor which dates back to the rein of Louis XIV in 1685. It is a concentrated fruit flavour with raspberries, currants...
December 15th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Satsuma Almond Sammich Cookies

It was amazing I had a chance to fill these cookies. Fresh and plain, the almond biscuits coming straight from the oven proved pretty popular. I almost would have thought to leave them just for snacking although it is Christmas cookie season, so I figured a little extra sparkle was in order. Setting...
December 7th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Does My Blog Look Good In This? – December 2007

Yay! I’m the host of this month’s Does My Blog Look Good in This?! I couldn’t be more excited! It’s amazing that when I started out at blogging, I thought I’d just be jotting down a few stories and my favourite recipes. Not long into it, I began to realize that I was...
December 5th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Sweet | Read More

Chocolate Chestnut Biscotti with Candied Clementine

Not that I’m the authority but I think that it’s safe to say that Holiday baking is may “officially” begin, now that it’s actually December. Be it that we took our kids to the community Santa Claus parade or that was today was the first of December, Holidays get me to hum...
December 1st, 2007 | Sweet | 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

Ghoulish Goodies

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...
October 31st, 2007 | Sweet | Read More