A Forest Foraging Table
Fall is indeed on the way when the wild mushrooms begin to flourish. We have a couple of spots in the garden at the Cape where some particularly gorgeous specimens return each year. So this year, I was ready with some new table-friendly velvet versions from Mrs Alice....
Chèvre Soufflés with Mushrooms and Red Peppers
Soufflés sometimes get a bad rap—fussy, intimidating and altogether too much work. Nothing could be further from the truth, but there are a couple of tricks to it. First, you can get all the way to Step 5 in the preparations in advance, leaving only a few last-minute...
Sautéed Pears with Ginger Mustard Dressing
This dish is the perfect accompaniment to a pork roast (especially our Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto). Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print...
Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto
Juicy pork tenderloin, slathered with sage, garlic, and a hint of orange zest is enrobed in crisp prosciutto. Thank you, Molly Stevens of All About Roasting, for the recipe from which this is adapted. Serve alongside Sautéed Pears with Ginger Mustard Dressing and a...
Radicchio Pear Salad with Blood Oranges
This salad teamed up with cranberry pumpkin rolls, honey-baked ham and a desert of old-fashioned parkin to create a perfect picnic in the country. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest...
Bourbon & Apple Cider Syrup Cocktail
Good bourbon doesn’t really need a supporting cast, but it’s happy to cozy up to like-minded ingredients in the pursuit of sipping pleasure. Apple Cider Syrup is a delectable partner. Available from King Arthur Bakery if you want it ready-made, it’s...
Pumpkin Granola
If autumn had a “taste” it would be this Pumpkin Granola. Somewhat addictive, with just the right blend of sugar and spice, it’s a filling way to start a crisp autumn day. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram...
Tomato Tart
Heirloom tomatoes are a gift of summer; their depth of flavour, piqued with just a touch of flaky sea salt, is so rich on its own, that it can be tempting to go no further in their preparation. But wait… Roasting them in a tart intensifies the meaty texture of...
Crispy Potato, Vegetable and Egg Skillet Breakfast
This skillet breakfast brings an entirely new meaning to “home fries”. It starts with a hearty dose of crispy, skin-on potatoes. The onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach add colour, texture and a ton of flavour—the perfect vehicle for tender,...
Coq du Village by Fitz & Floyd
Cozy blankets and hearty breakfasts. Oh—and chickens. Of course! Wynadotte hens and a Leghorn rooster pack a lot of visual punch. We can still get some wonderful warm days in September in the Cape. Warm enough to sit outside, though my stomach has definitely switched...
Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
When we think of making cakes or cupcakes for fall, pumpkin and apple most frequently come to mind. For Thanksgiving dinner, I was already making pumpkin pie and wanted something with a slightly more subtle flavour for a second dessert. Spice cupcakes with cream...
Fall Vegetable Chowder
This quick and easy soup can be on the table in under 30 minutes. While it may not have the depth of flavour of Roasted Vegetable Soup, the brevity and simplicity of the preparation have a lot going for it when you’re pressed for time and want something...
Pumpkins and Soup Tureens
It’s Labour Day weekend, and the kids are back to school next week. While I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer, soup season is a cause for celebration in my books. Starting with Fall Vegetable Chowder. And with soup comes individual soup tureens to...
Gingerbread Loaves
It’s no secret that I adore gingerbread. While I’m very partial to crisp gingersnaps, my real favourite is the spicy, sticky, thick sort my Nana used to make. Usually, I employ a traditional 7″ square tin with a loose bottom, but this novelty pan...Follow Us
