In early March I catered for a family that gathered for a full weekend together. Over the course of the weekend we made sure that they had a self-serve area with hot & cold beverages, fruit and assorted baking. Every time we’d add something to the mix, they’d check out the new offerings. We made…
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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…
Gateau de Mûre
The end of summer is marked by the bounty of blackberries found on the islands. We have two types, Himalayan, and the native evergreen variety. Picking berries in Mt. Lehman when we were growing up, our Uncle Angus set us all out with tins hanging from around our necks with a bit of string. This…
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