Lemon Honeycomb Cake

by Helen Kain | May 15, 2020 | Holiday, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Sweets

The honeycomb pan for this cake has been lurking in my cake pan cupboard for a couple of years, waiting for its debut. Once the Bee plate table started to percolate, out it came. But first I had to do some research on the ultimate cake batter for this tricky...

Cherry Blossom Cake

by Helen Kain | May 9, 2020 | Holiday, Recipes By Season, Spring Recipes, Sweets

Our neighbour’s flowering cherry tree is just breaking into bloom. For a few glorious days, its graceful branches festooned with pink blossoms toss in the wind, beguiling us with their beauty. (I will skip over the subsequent unholy mess of disintegrating petals...

Blackberry Champagne Cocktail

by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2019 | Holiday, Libations, Summer Recipes

You’ve heard of a Kir Royale? Meet the Blackberry Champagne Cocktail. It’s a sparkling summer cocktail, rich with the fruity taste of blackberry. Also known as Creme de Mure, Blackberry Liqueur can be purchased online or through your local spirits...

Asparagus, Tomato and Goat Cheese Frittata

by Helen Kain | Jun 30, 2019 | Breakfast, Holiday, Mains, Summer Recipes, Vegetables

This is one of our favourite weekend breakfasts. It comes together in minutes and uses up whatever leftovers we have from grilling earlier in the week, from mushrooms to asparagus; sometimes we even toss in the crumbled meat from a lonely Italian sausage. A...

Blueberry Cucumber Salad

by Helen Kain | Jun 27, 2019 | Holiday, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

This versatile salad makes a great starter for an elegant dinner when served in a champagne coupe or martini glass.  It’s equally at home in a lidded mason jar for your next picnic. The cukes and blueberries are tangy and refreshing; the goat cheese...

Mixed Berry Scones

by Helen Kain | Jun 17, 2019 | Breakfast, Holiday, Summer Recipes, Sweets

This recipe, very slightly adapted from Cook’s Country, is a winner. The tartness of the berries is offset beautifully by a touch of sweetness in the butter and honey glaze.   These American-style, big, shaggy scones are easy to make and fill the house...