What’s in a name, well…According to the Oxford Dictionary a “tart” could be: 1. A woman who is a bit, shall we say, very forthcoming with her favours. 2. Make oneself look attractive with clothes or makeup, “tart oneself up”. 3. Improve the appearance of “tart up”. 4. Sharp or acid in taste. 5. An […]
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Walnut Shortbread
In my former life as a corporate chef, we made all sorts of cookies, probably by the thousands! These cookies have long been a favourite! So nice and delicate. I especially like to serve them with fresh fruit during the summer when there are lots of berries, peaches, nectarines (tossed with a bit of sugar […]
English Bakewell Tart
While in London last fall, I simply had to find a Bakewell Tart! Crazy, but there you are. I thought we had found one in a bakery, but it turned out that either their interpretation was not what I considered a Bakewell Tart or she gave us the wrong tart; which meant that when we […]
Homesick?
Recently I went to a blog I’m following and clicked on a Youtube video called “Florence the Magnificent.” The next thing I knew, I heard Luciano Pavarotti singing “Nessun Dorma” which I adore. He sings it so beautifully I always cry when I hear it. The song was accompanied by photos taken in Florence and […]
Green Corn Tamale Casserole
Known as Tamal de Elote en Cazuela in Mexico, I make this casserole quite often. It’s a really tasty dish to serve as part of a Mexican meal or with BBQ ribs, chicken or as a vegetarian main course with some Mexican beans and a salad. The salsa can be used for other things too! […]
Raspberry Buttermilk Cake
I love baking with buttermilk; everything seems to bake up so beautifully! As a special treat, I like to serve the cake with Lavender Cream (see below). You can change up the berries for any sweet, juicy berries you pick up at the Farmer’s Market. We are very fortunate to have raspberry canes in our […]
Raspberries With Lavender Cream
What brought me to making this dessert a few years ago was that we have both raspberries and lavender in our garden and I thought it sounded intriguing. Well…needless to say, the combination of the two is a marriage made in heaven in my opinion! Utterly delightful, it has become a standard dessert at our […]
Luxury Is…
Some may think owing a Mercedes or staying in 5-star hotels is luxury…not me! OK maybe driving around in an old Rolls might qualify! But… I have a real thing about snuggling into a bed with clean sheets, it just feels so deliciously decadent! It’s leftover from my childhood. Mom didn’t have a dryer and […]
A Really Good Lemon Vinaigrette
A very, very good dressing that I think is especially suited to some new spring greens! Try it, I think it will become a favourite of yours too! Makes Approximately 1/2 Cup ½ clove garlic, smashed 1 ½ tsp. lemon zest, finely grated 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 ½ […]
Burgers With Grilled Onions And Red Pepper Aioli
Burgers, Burgers, Burgers! Happy Canada Day! A perfect way to celebrate! I don’t usually mix a lot of stuff into the meat, that way we can enjoy the full, juicy flavour of the meat! Makes 4 Servings 1 ¼ – 1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef (depending on the amount of meat you are using for […]