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Puffy Dutch Apple Pancake
When I lived in Winnipeg in the 80's, a Sunday family brunch tradition was to go to the Original Pancake House. It was difficult for me...
May 7, 20172 min read


My Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Pie
For Filling 1 14 oz can canned solid –pack pumpkin (about 2 cups) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup skim milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed demerara...
Apr 21, 20171 min read
Kuchen, Buckle, Coffee Cake...They're One in the Same...ish
Have you ever tried a kuchen (German origin) or buckle (American)? Just old fashion terms to reference a coffee cake made with butter,...
Mar 7, 20172 min read


Baking Powder Biscuits
Baking powder biscuits are one of my favourite brunch items. I have baked many varieties. People may think they are an indulgence due to...
Jan 27, 20172 min read


Have You Taken Your Pulses Lately?
“Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulses” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and...
Apr 7, 20163 min read


Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles, Gluten Free
Lemon poppy seed waffles were made all gluten free and then devoured. The aroma filling my kitchen this morning is intoxicatingly...
Dec 6, 20152 min read


Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Groats
Today I was making some organic gluten free toasted buckwheat groats for my power lunch salads. I make about 4 to 6 servings to portion...
Nov 26, 20152 min read


Gluten Free Focaccia & Pistachio Basil Pesto
Remember the old fashioned white bread that was wholesome, fluffy with a bit of chew and just plain tasted good? This gluten free...
Oct 25, 20153 min read


Gluten Free Multigrain Bread Two Ways
Often when people share they have adopted a gluten free lifestyle, I hear comments like, “Oh, in order to make the food taste good they...
Oct 6, 20155 min read


Gluten Free Baking: Tips for Worry Free Masterpieces
My daughter’s summer visit was so much fun this year. No, we didn’t spend as much time at the beach as planned. Yes, we did shop ‘til we...
Aug 23, 20155 min read


The Scent of Lemon…In Memoriam with Love of Two Special People
Food is a powerful stimulus that sparks memories. For example, in the movie Michael, the scent of food has that angel we love, often...
May 29, 20155 min read


It’s Hip to be a Coffee Cake Square!
This cake is moist, full of flavour, and addictive. It’s made with healthful ingredients. All the ingredients I used were organic. An...
Jun 26, 20142 min read


Pizza Snap Crackle and Pop
Don’t you love to press on bubble wrap and hear that crackle and pop? How about pizza in a snap with that same wonderful joyful feeling?...
Nov 16, 20133 min read


A Wholesome Trick Dinner for the Treating…Pumpkin Ricotta Penne
Thinking of partaking in trick and treating this Halloween? Why not try your hand at this easy nutritious vegetarian dinner before you...
Oct 30, 20132 min read


Copious Amounts of Egg Whites Equals Meringue Cookies
One of my classes left me with copious, like over 14, eggs whites. I didn’t have much time to deal with them. I wasn’t wanting to...
Sep 18, 20132 min read


Seedy Mounds of Wholesome Goodness…effects of Chia and Hemp in a Cookie
All this advice in the media on eating chia, hemp, flax, sunflower…whatever the seed may be. Studies state that these kinds of seeds are...
Sep 2, 20132 min read


Let Them Eat Cake!… Just a Nice Plain One
I was making a donut dough for my Italiano Delicioso cooking class tonight. Bombolini’s are on the menu for dessert. The recipe asks for...
Jul 12, 20132 min read


Treat YOU Cookie…Gluten Free!!
I gave a Venetian cooking class yesterday afternoon. The consensus? Food was delicious. We made an almond filled cookie for dessert. Some...
Feb 13, 20131 min read


Strawberry Shortcakes Starring Clinton Street Baking Co. Biscuits
Is there anything more heavenly than the scent of freshly baked biscuits straight from the oven? Perhaps fresh unsalted creamery butter...
Sep 8, 20122 min read


Trip to Heaven…Clinton Street Baking Company - New York New York!
I just got back from a whirlwind fun time couple of days in Manhattan with my kids. Such a trip can be overwhelming with all the amazing...
Aug 6, 20124 min read
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