As a college student, local coffee houses (that were not national chains) drew me in as an evening hangout spot. It wasn’t about the coffee; my friends and I came for the ambiance. To justify occupying a table, I would order a cup of hot chocolate or steamed milk. However, unlike those artificially tinted cups of warm, frothy sweetness, this homemade version of steamed milk … Continue reading Steamed Milk with Cinnamon and Dates
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
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
Pumpkin cookie dough, anyone? Rich in coconut flavor and punctuated with pecans, eating a few of these bites offers the satisfaction of a sweet treat without sugar shock. I started with an old recipe of mine, Chocolate Topped Acorn Bites, and came up with an even healthier paleo pumpkin snack. These are naturally sweetened by dates and are rich in fiber and healthy oils thanks … Continue reading Pumpkin Coconut Bites
Modern raw dessert recipes are packed with appealing flavours and nutritional benefits, but preparing most of them requires the use of a decent food processor. This recipe is an exception. Happily, a few extra minutes of patience with ye olde Oster blender were richly rewarded by this symphonic cherry chocolate pudding. Preparation would have gone even more smoothly had I waited another day for one … Continue reading Fresh Cherry Chocolate Pudding with Avocado
What better way to enjoy a three day weekend than watching a movie trilogy? Tonight we’re wrapping up the last of the new Batman movies. And it so seems fitting that I made BAT kebabs today. These are a superbly simple appetizer, much like last month’s pesto shrimp salad bites. Today is Victoria Day here in Canada, which means most people have the day off. For … Continue reading Bacon Avocado Tomato Kebabs
Swirls and Spice 