Here we are in the middle of a beautiful spring. The grass is rampant, the front field hosts a herd of deer in the evenings, and the outdoors beckons. While walking today I heard the cries of eaglets, searched and found the large nest in the top of a nearby Douglas Fir. On our daily…
Category: Holidays & Celebrations
Rainbow Birthday Cake
One Easter weekend about 15 years ago, I made this cake. I wasn’t sure who was going to eat it all, but I thought it would be fun for the family. It was sitting on the kitchen table, uncut. The dogs started barking, letting us know someone was arriving. A huge black Shire horse was…
Fluffy Icing
A light and fluffy icing for celebratory cakes.
Orange & Ginger Compote
Tapioca, rice pudding, bread pudding, & custard are some of the most loved comfort-food desserts. Easy to make, not super sweet, and good for you at the same time. To serve any of these desserts for a special occasion add a spoonful of this compote to add some colour and a bit of zing without…
Deep Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting
When I was about 12 years old, I would spend most Saturdays tromping a nearby forest with my best friend and our dogs. We had a Newfoundland, and she had a small Chihuahua mix. These two were pals, and although they were an odd pair, they stuck with us as we adventured and played. One…
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