by Helen Kain | Nov 5, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Sides
Long before closed ovens took their place in the average home, people used to cook on cast iron stove tops and over open fires (picture bubbling caldrons). Breads and puddings were steamed in pans of hot water rather than baked. This highly forgiving method is still...
by Helen Kain | Sep 16, 2022 | Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
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,...
by Helen Kain | Jul 17, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast
Nothing says good morning like the scent of freshly baked cinnamon apple muffins—especially when they’re topped with a crunchy coating of cinnamon sugar. They’re quick to whip up, too. Most of us have a few apples kicking around in the fridge—any type will...
by Helen Kain | May 18, 2022 | Breakfast
For anyone not familiar with these little round pancakes, Ebelskivers hail from Denmark. The fluffy, light balls of pancake dough ooze with fillings ranging from savoury to sweet and are the breakfast of choice when the grandgirls sleep over. In a bid to have at least...
by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Spring Recipes
Remember when muffins were breakfast food? Before they began their Incredible Hulk transformation into a disguised cupcake? These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are old-fashioned, moderately sized and not-too-sweet. No icing. They also contain Greek yoghurt, so they have a...
by Helen Kain | Jul 14, 2021 | Breakfast, Desserts, Holiday
Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the places to go for doughnuts in the USA. In Canada, it’s Tim Horton’s (or Timmies, as it’s better known) all the way. Back in the day, each Timmies’ location baked its own doughnuts, tailoring...