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fruit galette (rustic easy-to-make pie)
Want to make a pie but not sure if you can? Let’s start with a galette; it’s a perfect introduction to making one. Because it is a freeform shape it does not require a pan. And, to make things even easier, purchase the pie crust. Galette (Norman word meaning flat cake) is a term used…
Read Moresummer berries & yogurt – make it tonight!
Summer berries with yogurt has to be one of the easiest desserts to make! Forget about the whipping cream and use yogurt made with grass fed milk (no added sugars). Grass fed milk, yogurt or butter tend to have a sweeter flavor than from cows fed a diet of grains. I’ve been buying grass fed…
Read Morepoached pears – an easy dessert
It’s been a while since I last poached pears. A super easy dessert to make and one where you don’t need any special ingredients. Poached pears make the best use of unripe fruit and heightens the flavor of firm but ripe pears. This light and delicate dessert is perfect for entertaining; the pears stay in…
Read Morefresh fruit tart
This time of year the local farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh produce. It’s a place I enjoy wandering around seeing what vendors have to offer. Last weekend I picked up a lovely box of redcurrants. I haven’t used these for what seems like eternity and it was a fruit my mom used for jellies. …
Read MoreCitrus Fruit Salad with Roasted Pecans
We had a glorious sun-filled weekend. Today the morning started off with a grey sky and snow falling gently to the ground…the chunky snowflakes were pretty but more snow? A total of 10cm (4-inches) fell with more forecasted on the way. I’m usually more tolerant of our winters and I really don’t want to sound…
Read MorePeach and Blueberry Crostata
It’s peach season, along with other stone fruits, in Nova Scotia. I, like many, look forward to this time of year when local produce hit the shelves of grocery stores and farmers’ markets. It also signals the end of summer and even though the days are warm, daylight hours are beginning to shorten. There’s nothing…
Read MoreBlackberry Sorbet
It’s the subtle changes in the weather when I start to notice a shift as we slowly drift out of summer and into autumn. I know, shhh! not so loud but it’s true. The sunlight looks different as it lands in areas of the house and the air smells different. As I was rinsing the…
Read MoreLemon Rosemary Sorbet
Want to make an easy, delicious-tasting dessert or pallet cleanser? Sorbet is simple to make and because it contains no dairy, it’s perfect for anyone who is lactose intolerant or vegan. This frozen treat knows no boundaries so use your favorite fruit or chocolate and satisfy your cravings for a frozen treat. Lemon and rosemary…
Read MoreStone Fruit Cobbler
Are we bypassing Spring this year? The weather has been up and down like a toilet seat at a mixed party! I made this cobbler in the hopes that it was going to be warm soon. The winter wasn’t particularly harsh but the cooler temperatures with a few spikes in heat has made it feel…
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