by Helen Kain | May 8, 2018 | Afternoon Tea, Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Mother's Day, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
I spotted the picture for this recipe in Tea Time Magazine, and just had to try it. More cake than bread-like, it has a soft, moist texture and a slightly tangy flavour which is nicely highlighted with the raisins and chopped apricots. It’s perfect with a cup of...
by Helen Kain | Jan 22, 2018 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Raspberry Cranachan is a traditional Scottish dessert, though I would imagine it was made with bottled or preserved raspberries back in the day, rather than frozen or fresh. Most recipes call for the oats to be stirred directly into the whipped cream. This recipe...
by Helen Kain | Nov 4, 2017 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Foundation Recipes, Sauces, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
My daughter Kirsten and her husband Mike had invited us over for dinner one evening, and I decided to bring a Tarte au Citron, Kirsten’s favourite dessert. Unfortunately, I was a bit short on time and happily employed the trusty no-roll crust from the French...
by Helen Kain | Sep 16, 2017 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Recipes By Season, Salads, Summer Recipes
Apple season is upon us, and while I love all the braised, rich dishes that come with fall, a tangy, crunchy and fresh appetizer is always welcome. This salad is from an old issue of Victoria Magazine (October 2014). I was intrigued by by the modern...
by Helen Kain | Sep 10, 2017 | Fall Recipes, Pasta & Rice, Sauces, Summer Recipes
It’s that time of year when basil plants are at their fragrant peak and visions of pasta ribbons festooned with pesto start dancing before our eyes. Our family loves pesto, and Spaghetti with Pesto and Shrimp is a go-to mid-week meal. It’s dead simple and...
by Helen Kain | Sep 3, 2017 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Summer Recipes
It’s Labour Day weekend. After visiting Nana & Poppa and taking them a Spiced Plum Skillet Cake (enthusiastically received, as always), I was looking for a recipe to use up the last of the buttermilk, the purple, and golden plums purchased to make the...
