One of my favourite memories of when my children were little, is of our annual treks to the Pick-Your-Own Strawberry farms. We would go out into the fields, filling our baskets with red ripe strawberries, testing some of the berries … Continue reading
Based on the classic French Yogurt Cake, blueberries and lemon zest added to the batter make for a spectacular simple cake that is perfect for dessert or served as a breakfast bread. Lemon and Blueberry Yogurt Cake is a light … Continue reading
Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie is a delicious way to start spring. Rhubarb has reached it’s peak and is starting to slow down, but strawberries are just beginning, so it is a perfect time to make this dessert. I find that … Continue reading
Well, summer is fast approaching and it is time to clear out the freezer. So, we are defrosting our frozen sour cherries to make room for the new season. For a classic Cherry Pie made with fresh or frozen sour … Continue reading
Many grocery stores sell fresh fruit trays with a dip. The fruit is often the same year round. The dip they provide is too sweet. Fruit, by it’s nature, is already very sweet and I like to contrast the fruit … Continue reading
So, as a youngster growing up, my Mom would always make Rhubarb Party Pie for family and friends when rhubarb was in season. To me it was an acquired taste, mixing the tart with the sweet. As an adult, I … Continue reading
I must admit, that as a youngster, I found rhubarb a little too tart for me. My Mom made rhubarb preserves (with orange) and Rhubarb Party Pie (sweet and tart), because we had the best rhubarb on the street. We … Continue reading
Years ago, my friend Bev volunteered to bring dessert for a dinner party that I was giving. She introduced me to Fresh Fruit Cheesecake topped with strawberries. It has become a family favourite. I love it because it is so … Continue reading
With the Victoria Day Long Weekend fast approaching and many people entertaining, Lemon Trifle is a delicious dessert that seems to suit many palates and stretch for a large crowd. Now at our house, we invite a few people over, … Continue reading
This Upside Down Caramel Bread Pudding is inverted on the serving plate and served warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Shown here with pecans in the base, it is equally delicious when baked with sweetened dried cranberries. Use a … Continue reading