by Helen Kain | Aug 8, 2012 | Amber, Blue, Desserts, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Mains, Pink and Red, Summer Recipes, Summer Tablescapes
An almost imperceptible shift in weather, light and appetite begins in early August. As the farm stands overflow with tomatoes, corn and beans and the berries of early summer give way to peaches and plums, I start to think of braising and baking. These more...
by Helen Kain | Aug 2, 2012 | Antiques, Ballgown, Blue, Green, Summer Recipes
This simple salad of Arugula with Red Anjou Pears, Stilton & Toasted Pecans with a mustard vinaigrette is absolutely delicious. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook...
by Helen Kain | Jul 31, 2012 | Antiques, Ballgown, Blue, Summer Tablescapes
We had friends dropping by for dinner on a gorgeous sunny day, and I was eager to try a new recipe I’d spotted on Fine Cooking’s website, Gorgonzola and Hazelnut Stuffed Pears with Pancetta Crisps and Mache. Most of the reviewers (5 star) had...
by Helen Kain | Jul 3, 2012 | Antiques, Ballgown, Blue, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, White
During the all-too-short summer in Canada, we take every possible opportunity to eat outside. Endless Summer hydrangea provided a graceful, soft background, which was echoed in the antique hand-painted Moser stemware accompanied by plain gold & white china and...
by Helen Kain | Mar 31, 2012 | Antiques, Ballgown, Blue, By Colour, Green, Pink and Red, White, Yellow
Elise Abrams has a wonderful selection of antique Venetian glass, and this “candy cane” set is perfect for a cheerful spring table. Caneworking, the process involved in producing these delightful patterns is complex. Rods of twisted coloured glass...
by Helen Kain | Mar 6, 2012 | Antiques, Ballgown, Blue, Cobalt, Pink and Red, White
Soup cups were considered to be the height of sophistication before cream got such a bad rap. They had a mild reprieve as consommés and other clear, low-calorie offerings were bravely served up in the place of the delectable, tiny portions of rich bisques and cream...
