No-Bake Licorice Balls and a Dog Sled Ride (Lake Louise, Alberta)
If you're a black licorice lover, you'll go gaga over these healthy little homemade balls of licorice love! (And if not, you might love seeing the photos of a dog sled ride in the Rocky Mountains of...
View ArticleRaspberry Snowballs (Schneeballen)
These fluffy little balls of whipped cream, sponge cake, and raspberries are a delightful version of the German Schneeballen recipe. They are a light and delicate dessert or treat for Easter,...
View ArticleAebleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)
Aebleskiver are delightful little Danish pancake balls made in a special pan with round indents. Eat them warm with jam and a dusting of powdered sugar for a little taste of heaven. Imagine if a crispy...
View ArticlePizza Dogs: Cooking with Kids
Pizza Dogs are quick and easy - a great project for kids to help with. Pepperoni, pizza sauce, and cheese in a hot dog bun. Yum! Cooking with Kids Caleb and I had a fun morning whipping up these tasty...
View ArticlePizza Burgers
Pizza burgers, loaded with a tender, succulent, cheesy, beef patty and all the pizza fixin's you can pile on a bun - what a gloriously juicy and flavourful way to satisfy that pizza craving! Put your...
View ArticleMandarinen Sahnetorte (German Mandarin Cream Torte)
What a way to celebrate spring - or summer, or a birthday, a graduation, Mother's Day, Easter, or just a special Sunday! Mandarinen Sahnetorte is a German cream torte dotted with juicy mandarin orange...
View ArticleRosewater Lemonade: A Taste of Oman
Delight your tastebuds with the delicate floral flavour of rosewater lemonade from Oman. Sipping a chilled glass of this mysteriously scented lemonade on a hot summer day will transport you to far-off...
View ArticleSoft Chocolate Tahini Cookies
These are no ordinary tahini cookies - they're rich, chocolatey and have a wonderfully soft, fudgy texture. They might look like plain ol' chocolate cookies, but they are the most decadent, soft,...
View ArticleSplit Pea Soup, Simple and Classic
A comforting bowl of split pea soup will make your belly happy and your mouth smile. This method couldn't be easier - just put all the ingredients in a pot and let them do their magic together! Last...
View ArticleChive Pesto - and the Spring Garden
Chive pesto is a bright and lively delight for your taste buds. If you've got a clump of chives, you've got the makings of this amazing pesto in less than 10 minutes. Chive pesto's bold flavour...
View ArticleTamal de Maicena: A Taste of Costa Rica
Tamal de Maicena is a sweet cornstarch tamale cake hailing from Costa Rica. Its intriguingly smooth, creamy-yet-chewy texture and delicate flavour make it a popular coffeetime treat and a memorable...
View ArticleLow Sugar Strawberry Jam
Using a lesser amount of sugar than regular jam, the bright fresh taste of the berries shines through in this light, luscious and fruity low sugar strawberry jam. It's easy to make, with just four...
View ArticleGluten Free Victoria Sponge Cake and a Lovely Summer Afternoon Tea Picnic
This gluten-free Victoria Sponge Cake has a moist and buttery crumb. It's an easy cake, stirred up in one bowl (you'd never know it's gluten-free - everyone loves it!) The layers are sandwiched with...
View ArticleGinger Scallion Sauce - Quick, Easy & Amazing (and a Summer Sailing Day)
Magical Ginger Scallion Sauce is made from only 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes, and it turns everything you serve it on into something outstandingly delicious! It keeps in the fridge for a...
View ArticleThe Best Saskatoon Cake - a Saskatoon Drizzle Cake
This moist and fruity Saskatoon Cake celebrates that unique and tasty northern berry! It's studded with saskatoon berries and topped with a juicy and tangy saskatoon jelly drizzle. Whether you make it...
View ArticleLemon Mousse and a Fun & Games Picnic
This divine lemon mousse is light as a cloud and deliciously tangy. Lemon lovers will be in heaven after the first spoonful. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert - serve it in fancy stemmed glasses for...
View ArticleRaspberry Pie - the Taste of Summer
If you've never had a slice of raspberry pie, you're missing out. This is the taste of summer in a pastry crust. Tangy, sweet, and bursting with fresh berry flavour, raspberry pie is the best! What...
View ArticleTomato Tart
Celebrate tomato season with a stunning tomato tart - its simplicity belies its amazing flavour. A crisp pastry shell underneath, a rich cheesy layer, and then luscious slices of sweet, vine-ripened...
View ArticleButter Pecan Bars and a Glowing Afternoon Tea in the Orchard
Come join us under the arbour by the orchard for a glorious Afternoon Tea picnic. We're serving finger sandwiches, scones, and these delightful Butter Pecan Bars with a melting shortbread crust and a...
View ArticleCream of Puffball Soup
Puffball Soup is a delicate, creamy soup made from the elusive Giant Puffball. If you're lucky enough to find one of these weird and wonderful wild mushrooms, this soup is a special treat you won't...
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