Emerson with Plaid linens, Dahlias and Sunflowers
What a gorgeous September we are having. Mellow sunny days followed by crisply cool nights—perfect for sleeping with open windows. And perfect for whetting the appetite! It seems that our long-time favourite apple orchard, Myers, did not survive Covid, much to my...
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...
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...
Spode Leaf Plates with Sunflowers
The sunflowers are out in the grocery stores, a sure sign that summer’s end approacheth. Soon the trees will don their brilliant fall colours, and we will reach for a jacket before embarking on our morning walk. Spode’s Harvest figural leaf plates...
Canadian Thanksgiving in Rust and Pewter Grey
We had a perfect autumn day to host our family Thanksgiving dinner last weekend. If I hadn’t set the table the previous day, I would have been tempted to move it outdoors. This table began with the napkins. I’ve had them for a few years and can’t...Follow Us
