"Good cooks are not born…they learn by doing" Julia Child
This Hummingbird Sheet Cake is a fun snack or dessert. The traditional Hummingbird cake is a layered cake but I thought a sheet cake would allow for smaller portions and transport better. Continue reading “Hummingbird Sheet Cake”
These Stuffed Shells with Chicken and Walnut Cream can double as comfort food or company fare. Continue reading “Stuffed Shells with Chicken and Walnut Cream”
These Crispy Carrots and Parsnips make an interesting side vegetable especially in winter when parsnips are most readily available. Continue reading “Crispy Carrots and Parsnips”
If you are stopping by the LCBO for the Oct. 12th, 2019 release there are a number of excellent, good value choices for your Thanksgiving dinner in red or white. Also some great Shiraz values here. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release Oct 12th, 2019”
This Red Cabbage Salad uses Lingonberries in the dressing and green apples and walnuts to up the flavours. Continue reading “Red Cabbage Salad with Apples, Lingonberry and Walnuts”
This Dijon and Tarragon Grilled Chicken gives a subtle nod to French cuisine and helps keep your grilled chicken moist. Continue reading “Dijon and Tarragon Grilled Chicken”
Two things to think about for the Sept 28, 2019 Vintages release – 1) the upward price trend is starting and will continue to rise now to the new year so think about stocking up when you see good value on offer now; and 2) Thanksgiving is only a release away so you may want to stock up from this release. Continue reading “Wine Picks LCBO Vintages Release Sept 28, 2019”
You gotta admit Germans know their cakes or ‘tortes’ as they call them. This Frankfurter Wreath Cake is a classic. Continue reading “Frankfurter Wreath Cake (Frankfurter Kranz)”
This Warm Goat Cheese Salad is perfect for summer and when greens and fresh herbs are readily available. Continue reading “Warm Goat Cheese Salad”