Now at the most northerly latitude that I have ever lived, the Canadian penchant for steaming cups of coffee makes a lot of sense. But I’ll never join in drinking the bitter stuff, as heavenly as the aroma is. As an alternative, hot tea has its appeal, yet sometimes I find myself wanting more flavour. And for flavour, spiced cider is the way to go. … Continue reading Apple Goji Berry Spiced Cider
Today we are graced with a recipe for cranberry salsa, just in time for parties and holiday celebrations. With Grey Cup parties and American Thanksgiving happening in November, and Christmas next month, sweet and tangy homemade salsa is a winning appetizer option. Cranberry salsa would also make a perfect host or hostess gift for any upcoming get together. This recipe comes from a dear friend from … Continue reading Jane’s Cranberry Salsa
Not quite a cookie, and almost a cracker, hard tack is a traditional flat bread of the Scandanavian kitchen. My grandmother served hers with butter and orange marmalade, which I always enjoyed. These semi-crisp crackers also taste delicious with any good jam (including raspberry rhubarb I can attest), chutney, or cranberry salsa. I enjoy rolling the dough out with my children, since they can cut out … Continue reading Swedish Hard Tack Crackers
This newest granola recipe has a flavour profile similar to Pineapple Almond Muffins, which have proven very popular recently. Both the granola and the muffins are also wheat free (and gluten free depending on the purity of your oats). Pouring almond milk over a bowl of granola in the morning or as an afternoon snack is delicious way to get energized. Granola also can serve … Continue reading Pineapple Almond Granola
No-bake, chocolatey, and delicious. What more could a half-Swedish snack-aholic ask for? Apparently chocolate oat balls are also quite popular in Sweden; according to Gregg, “these things are everywhere in Stockholm.” My version of chocolate balls includes chai spices instead of coffee. Usually Swedish chokladbollar recipes call for oats, butter, cocoa, sugar, butter, and coffee. But like my mother and grandmother, I don’t do coffee … Continue reading Chai Chokladbollar {Chocolate Oat Balls}
One year for a big holiday meal I bought an uncured ham. Afterward we had a huge amount of leftover ham, and I had to find creative ways for us to consume it all. Though I don’t serve ham for holidays nowadays, I still buy it in smaller portions so that I can make these recipes, which are family favourites. They should prove handy ideas … Continue reading 4 Dairy Free Recipes for Leftover Ham
Swirls and Spice 