Poached Pears with Cinnamon & Cardamom
I am so excited for autumn! Cue: apples, pears, pumpkins, crisp leaves & ALL the cozy spices. When we think of spiced fall desserts,…
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Rhubarb Pistachio Pavlova
Though I am an avid lover of the Fall and Winter seasons, there is one thing I look forward to every Spring: the arrival…
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Valentine’s Brownie & Berry Trifles
When it comes to Valentine’s day, the only request I have is that it involves a lot of chocolate! The very first Valentine’s my…
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Spiked Mulled Cider
As the temperatures drop & the nights get longer, there is nothing that warms me up more then a hot glass of mulled cider….
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Fresh Fig Cheesecake Tart
I’ve been making cheesecake, one of my very favourite desserts, for many years. I remember the first few attempts being kitchen disasters, but eventually…
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Basil Peach Upside Down Cake
I pretty much wait all year for peaches to be in season! There is nothing better then biting into a peach that has…
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Swiss Meringue Chamomile Tea Cake
Happy May! If there is one holiday that stands out most to me in the Spring time, that holiday is Mother’s Day. It calls for…
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Gougères with Chèvre + Spring Herbs
Chives are the first sign of green that I usually see in the garden. Their perky green tips peek out of the ground as…
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Persimmon and Cranberry Tarte Tatin
Almost a decade ago my very first cast iron skillet was initiated with a tarte tatin. Actually, let’s back up. Almost a decade ago I bought my…
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Chocolate Orange Layer Cake
Every year for Christmas I find myself with a chocolate orange in hand (among many other varieties of chocolate, of course). Something about the combination…
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