Pears are a favourite fall fruit of mine. They bring to mind the backyard of my childhood home, which had both a pear tree and an apple tree. To this day I prefer a fragrant, juicy pear over an apple any day of the week. My kids love pears too, and I buy them in 6 pound bags. Because of this, it can be a … Continue reading Ginger Pear Oat Waffles
I’ll take a freshly baked pig in a blanket over a standard hot dog any day. For years I have been making my own dough to wrap our pigs in a blanket. They are family-friendly and very portable, which makes them a great choice for eating on the go. Today I tried adding a pretzel coating, and as you can see, the crunchy coating was … Continue reading Pretzel Coated Pigs in a Blanket
A call for pear and plum pickers was met with eager glee from all the members of my family. Three energetic volunteers soon darted out the door to glean the surplus fruit from another yard a few blocks away. The local pears they brought back were small and took time to ripen, and once they did, I decided that a fruit tart was in order. … Continue reading Blueberry Pear Gingerbread Tarts
This casserole appeared on our dinner table earlier in the week. After wanting to make a savoury casserole that included grits, I finally developed a winning recipe that everyone could enjoy. Why grits? A friend from Tennessee gifted me with the last of her precious stash before she moved back home. After several experiments, this savoury blend of grits, eggs, and sausage is a dish … Continue reading Savoury Egg, Sausage, and Grits Casserole: A Dairy Free Recipe
Naan bread made with yeast is nice, but sometimes I want to make flatbread fast. So I found a promising recipe for naan bread leavened with baking powder, and gave it a dairy free makeover. This recipe works in a skillet or oven, but I found it puffed up better in the oven on the “broil” setting. If you’d rather use a skillet though, simply … Continue reading Dairy Free Naan Bread
The last jar of tangy raspberry rhubarb jam was opened today. Between a friend’s garden and the local u-pick berry batch, we did well with gathering fresh raspberries this summer. Combining two loves–raspberries and rhubarb–in a jam was a splendid idea. And I might have to buy some frozen rhubarb and raspberries so that we can enjoy more small batches of this homemade jam in … Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Jam with Honey
Swirls and Spice 