Sesame Bread

My friend Sawsan of Chef in Disguise made this bread last week and as soon as I saw it, I knew I HAD to make it. I’m still doing the no carb, sugar, blah, blah, blah diet, but my Mom’s husband was coming down for a visit and I wanted to make a special breakfast [...]

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Italian Easter Cheese Bread

I saw this recipe on my friend John Bartolini’s blog from the Bartolini Kitchens and knew INSTANTLY that I had to make it. John has inspired me to make so many things from his wonderful blog (like this and this and this) and I knew that this recipe would not disappoint. I found it interesting [...]

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Nancy’s Incredible Buns

Now that I see it in writing, I must say that the name of this post might be misleading…but I like to be cheeky that way, so I didn’t change it. Oops! Nancy is a friend and a food stylist I have known through work for several years. She is an accomplished chef, restauranteur and [...]

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Maple Prosciutto Scones from Sawsan, Chef in Disguise

To accompany the navy bean ‘risotto’ on our ski day, I was inspired by Sawsan’s Scone post and decided a scone would be the perfect foil for the beans. I was also inspired by Kristy’s Maple Bacon Biscuits to change up Sawsan’s recipe and add some good old fashioned maple syrup! I am happy to [...]

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Cheddar, Green Onion and Prosciutto Scones

My niece who is doing her post graduate degree in Law at the University of Western Ontario was visiting family up in Peterborough over the holidays. She had given her boyfriend tickets to the latest Cirque de Soliel in Toronto so they were coming to the city on Thursday night. We met up with them [...]

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Rustic Fig, Goats Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza with Honey

Today would have been my parents 51 Wedding Anniversary. Sadly they are both gone now, but I needed to remember. Autumn is definitely here and winter is following closely on her heels. Our grand old maple in the front yard finally released the last of her stubborn leaves this week and the temperatures have plummeted [...]

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Moroccan Olive Bread

We’re back to the old grind as they say; 10 hours of laundry, and a little grocery shopping later I’m back in my kitchen ready to cook up a storm! Both JT and I picked up head colds while we were away; you know, the nasty, sneezey, sniffley, coughy kind? Chicken soup to the rescue! [...]

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Moroccan Inspired Corn Bread

As you all may know by now, our trip to Morocco is fast approaching and are goal to cook Moroccan has somehow gotten lost in our busy lives. We still have so many of the flavours to sample. Our nephew, Brian is staying with us for one more week, and I’m sad to say that [...]

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My last attempt at the Croissant, for now, anyway

As you’ve read by now, I’m kind of on a croissant kick; I’m trying to master the art of croissant making and it’s going well. Sawsan over at Chef in Disguise originally inspired me to take on the lofty croissant! This is attempt number three. I’m using The Fresh Loaf recipe again, mainly because it [...]

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All Butter Croissants

Croissants. Sawsan over at Chef in Disguise inspired me to take on the lofty croissant. Usually I don’t feel intimidated by a recipe, but come on, these are like the French National Treasure! Could I possibly do them justice? Sawsan also posted a Julia Child video outlining each step. OK, I thought, I think I [...]

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