love the little decorations on the cake – so precious!
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Recipes for a Retro Summer Barbecue
Simple and familiar, these recipes for a retro summer barbecue embrace comfort food classics that have stood the test of time. A long weekend with the promise of sun. Friends and family gathering...
Maple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. Back in April, my daughter Clara and I were manifesting our dreams...
Maple Butter Tarts
A sticky, three-bite delicacy: gooey maple filling encased in flaky crust and delivering just the right amount of sweetness. A quintessential Canadian dessert; perfect for picnics. Butter tarts...
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
An updated classic appetizer! Dyed with a vibrant beet brine, these eggs bring a pop of colour to the table. My elegant version of deviled eggs contains fresh garden chives, a dab of Dijon and a...
Cookbook Club: Spotlight on Ukrainian Cuisine
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Unique Canadian Culinary Experiences
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Best Banana Bread Recipe
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Meringue 101. With Recipes!
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What to Expect when Traveling in Atlantic Canada
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Beans & Lentils Recipe Round-Up
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One Pot Beef and Lentil Bolognaise
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Around the Table: Ideas for Gatherings Throughout the Seasons
A creative round-up of 19 events and parties to host from January to December. For a blog about simple cooking and baking, it might feel odd to outline an entire year of parties. But be it summer...
Roasted Cherries and their uses
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Citrus & Radicchio Salad with Walnuts
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Winter Holiday Appetizer Ideas
A festive round-up of homemade appetizers, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. Winter holiday appetizers ideas look...
Christmas Tea Party Ideas
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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
Hello October! Cooler mornings, changing leaves and departing geese: it’s a textbook autumn here in Nova Scotia. Items on our fall bucket list are getting checked off each week like apple picking...
Spiced Lentils with Squash and Chicken
Here’s a hearty, one-pot meal that perfect for fall: Turkish-style spiced lentils with tender squash and chicken, bolstered with seasonal greens. Zero waste. One pan. Comfort food. Seasonal...
Easy Fall Dinner Ideas and Recipes
30 cozy and easy fall dinner ideas and recipes for the busy home cook. The return to a school schedule in fall is always a welcome routine. It also means we have to get serious about dinner ideas....
BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
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