by Helen Kain | Oct 18, 2026 | Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Fall Recipes, Holiday, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Some cookies are delicate little things. These are generously supplied with oats, chocolate chips and chopped nuts, with something delicious in every bite. The oats give them substance, the pecans and walnuts add crunch, and the chocolate chips provide ample incentive...
by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2026 | Amber, Fall Tablescapes, Green, Home, Terracotta, Yellow
Apparently, word has got out that there is food at our house. The woodland creatures have arrived in force, and several have already settled into the middle of the table. The Fantastical Forest plates by Pottery Barn were the starting point for the table. Their...
by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2026 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Holiday, Soup
Silky and understated, Celeriac and Apple Soup combines the gentle earthiness of celeriac with tart Granny Smith apple and the delicate sweetness of leek. Cream gives the soup a luxurious texture without overwhelming its subtle flavours, while a drizzle of walnut oil...
by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Recipes, Holiday, Mains, Pasta & Rice
This hearty autumn lasagna layers savoury Italian sausage, Swiss chard and spinach with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and a silky pumpkin béchamel scented with sage and nutmeg. The pumpkin adds a subtle earthy sweetness rather than dominating the dish, balancing the...
by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2026 | Afternoon Tea, Bread & Scones, Fall Recipes
There is something irresistible about cranberries as autumn settles in—their brilliant colour, their lively tartness and the way they mark the beginning of serious baking season. Paired with fragrant orange and toasted walnuts, they make a particularly handsome loaf,...
