Turquoise Dragonflies Inspire

by Helen Kain | Jul 31, 2022 | Blue, Green, Home, Recent, Summer Tablescapes

My love for turquoise can be traced to a solitary inch-long stub of crayon in the four-quart basket of broken crayon pieces that constituted our kindergarten art supply. Chance favoured me that day when the crayon I had thought was dark green turned out to be the...

Black Cod with Olives, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

by Helen Kain | Jul 27, 2022 | Holiday, Home, Mains, Seafood, Summer Recipes

As summer’s heat begins to abate, light but substantial meals are welcome. Rich, hearty and tasty, this healthful fish is a snap to prepare, and with tomatoes at their peak, the best of ingredients are ready to hand.   Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery...

Farmer’s Market

by Helen Kain | Jul 24, 2022 | Blue, Brown, Home, Pink and Red, Recent, Summer Tablescapes

It’s high summer, and we’ve had day after day of blue skies and scorching sun, bringing to mind the expression “make hay while the sun shines”. Produce abounds at the farmer’s markets, prompting me to reach for the appropriately named...

Corn, Avocado & Tomato Salad

by Helen Kain | Jul 19, 2022 | Holiday, Home, Recent, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes

Tender corn, creamy avocado and tangy tomatoes come together in a bright summer salad, with just enough Romaine lettuce to provide some toothsome crunch.   Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest...

Cock-a-Doodle Do!

by Helen Kain | Jul 17, 2022 | Blue, Home, Recent, Summer Tablescapes, Yellow

Good morning! The table is all set for breakfast. Coffee? Juice? We’re having Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. Would you like scrambled eggs with those? It’s such a lovely day; we are all set up outside. Sit wherever you like. Which is your favourite...