Recipes

 As published in The Jewish Holiday Baker, by Joan Nathan. I love apple cake and this is a good one.  Sweet yet not too sweet.  It is a breakfast favorite in...

The peaches are finally here!! Nothing quite like a fresh peach that has not travelled a zillion miles to get here and has that odd texture that I can...

These red and white delicious Canada Day treats will make you say Ohhh Canada! 1) Flag Cake http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/canadian-flag-cake-86399 2) Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles http://go.shr.lc/2tyI4zA  3) Chocolate Covered Pretzels  http://littlemisskate.ca/recipe/canada-day-dessert-idea-chocolate-covered-pretzels/#_a5y_p=5240839 4) Kit Kat Cake http://littlemisskate.ca/recipe/kit-kat-canada-day-cake-recipe/ 5) Cheesecake bars http://www.onceuponacuttingboard.com/2013/06/canada-day-cheesecake-bars.html 6) Toque cake http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook 7)...

Wasted food puts a strain on our budget and forces us to shop more often. What causes produce to spoil quickly? Ethylene gas is produced normally by fruits and vegetables as...

Koosa is the Arabic word for Squash. In my parents home growing up we had two very distinct cultures blending my father’s Lebanese-Syrian culture and my mother’s British culture.  The...

These quick and easy whipped shortbread cookies make a great addition to any celebration dinner. 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, do not...

For the blueberries and sauce:   1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups blueberries 1 tbsp lemon juice.   For the cake:   1/2 cup butter, softened 3⁄4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1⁄2 cups...

The heat is on! This time of year begs for lighter nourishment and luckily, fresh from the garden or farm varieties are available and great options. DID YOU KNOW? Sunshiny garden...

A simple, fresh and zesty salad full of flavour and ready in less than 5 minutes.   INGREDIENTS 4 medium-sized blood oranges 2 medium fennel bulbs sea salt to taste ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup...

Quebec strawberries and rhubarb sweetened with strawberry preserves under a topping of oats and honey. A great way to enjoy these two seasonal fruits. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Ingredients 1/3...