Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander McCrae penned the memorial war poem “In Flanders Fields” recounting the tale of honourable fallen soldiers laid to rest amidst the poppy fields. As a tribute to those who remember and can remind us of the past, here is a recipe to unite us all around a cup of tea. Let’s have a toast to the valiant soldiers who kept us safe and remember their sacrifices. Continue reading
The Tooth Fairy suggests you exercise caution during cherry season. She advises you to slow down when approaching a bowl of fresh juicy pit-filled cherries. Please enjoy this classic eggy French Clafouti dessert responsibly and make sure everyone knows you left the pits in the cherries or the TF will be left to pick up the pieces. Continue reading
The Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov conditioned his pet dog to expect a treat every time the he rang a bell. Eventually all Ivan had to do was ring the bell to get the dog drooling. We have been conditioned to think that Rhubarb is a fruit because we associate it with sweet desserts and just the mention of a rhubarb pavlova should be enough to get you drooling.
If your mom irons your undies, lets you win at arm wrestling and bakes you cookies you too are a lucky son-of-a-mom. Disconnect the umbilical cord and show some love by baking these easy and delicious shortbread cookies. They make a really nice treat with a cuppa tea and a pedicure… and for Mother’s day you can return the favour. Continue reading
The multifaceted sweet potato can easily turn the tables on taste because it is delicious and healthy. The dark orange flesh is lusciously jammy and chock full of nutrients like beta carotene, calcium and loads of good stuff. Also, it can be enhanced with marshmallows, brown sugar or maple syrup they make a great side dish… or even a tasty dessert. This batata* tatin is a clever new look at a sweet potato pie that you can enjoy as a side dish for dinner with roast chicken or as dessert with whipped cream. Makes you wish you had an extra mouth.