Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins with Streusel Topping

Even though muffins are a bit of a treat, there’s no reason that they shouldn’t give you something more.  After a morning of moving hay, raking leaves or walking the dog, an easy edible boost is often required!  These are filled with fibre and nutrition, so eat one, enjoy it and let it be.

Cranberry Orange Loaf

Funny how one thing reminds you of another?  We grew up in a big rambling house in the west side of Vancouver.  It was a time of parents putting work-horses across the road so the kids could play hockey, Hallowe’en would be the scent of smoky piles of raked up maple leaves, and all the…

Basic Pizza

Pizza is one of the simplest dishes to prepare.  Its ingredients are so varied that I can usually make one or two when our pantry is low.  Such as tonight!  We’ve been in San Francisco for a week, and depleted pretty much anything fresh or interesting.  On nights like tonight, I go into my bag…

Farmhouse Bread

I could probably make this with my eyes closed. In fact I may well have!  This is a simple bread recipe that lends itself to many different additions.  I’ve made it for weddings, fund-raisers and just for the family.  When I’m catering, I use one loaf for 8 guests, and rarely have any leftovers.  I…