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With the icy cold temperatures and bitter windchill we have been experiencing it’s hard to have faith in Wiarton Willie’s groundhog day prediction of an early spring. So far February has been brutally cold, with extreme weather alerts and windchill warnings being the norm. Oh, …
Creamy homemade baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce with a buttery toasted bread crumb topping. How can you possibly improve on that? How about making it healthy too! Adding pureed squash to your …
I came across these little frozen baby cuttlefish in my local seafood shop and I was transported back to this amazing dish of choco recheado or stuffed cuttlefish that we had on a sun-drenched terrace in the charming seaside town of Cascais, Portugal (see my …
My first visit to Cascais was on a day-trip from Lisbon. I was instantly captivated by the combination of the historic centre’s old-world charm, the beautiful sun-soaked beaches, and the dramatic coastline. One day was just not enough time to fully enjoy this beautiful town! …
Pavlova With Dark Cherry Compote Pavlova is a beautiful, romantic dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day! Light and delicious it is surprisingly easy to make. Pavlova is a gluten free dessert, that can easily be made dairy free by substituting a non-dairy whipped cream for …
A quick, easy, and delicious roasted pork tenderloin recipe I love to make this simple roasted pork tenderloin recipe when I’m craving a roast, but don’t have a lot of time. With minimal prep work, you have a delicious, moist pork tenderloin with sauce in …
My weekend baking adventure There’s nothing better than the scent of freshly baked bread, especially when that bread is a fluffy, buttery brioche. If you are looking for a new bread baking challenge, this recipe is for you! Part bread, part pastry brioche has a …
Preserved lemons are like having a little jar of sunshine in your pantry! Preserved lemons are an essential item in my pantry. They are my go-to ingredient when I want to add a lemony brightness, salt, and depth of flavour to a dish. They can …
Happy Robbie Burns Day! Today, January 25th, is Robbie Burns birthday and we are celebrating with a taste of Scotland, a Scottish Kedgeree. Kedgeree is a dish made from curried rice, smoked fish, eggs, parsley, and lemon juice. It’s quite easy to make and …
Cranachan is a traditional Scottish dessert made of cream, raspberries, a little honey, toasted oats and of course whiskey. Cranachan was originally made as a celebration of harvest, made when raspberries were in season. Now served year-round, it’s pretty presentation makes it a popular dessert …