Spring Rhubarb Gin Sours
Rhubarb invokes so many childhood memories for me. I remember going to my Grandma's house and picking rhubarb straight from the garden in...
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
If you ask me, a Rhubarb Tart is the perfect spring dessert. And if you follow me, you'll know that I've been trying my hand at...
Butter Pecan Cake With Mom's Mocha Buttercream Icing, A Birthday Tradition
Birthdays, when I was growing up, were a really big deal. The whole family would get together and we would celebrate. My Mom always asked...
Hummingbird Cake & Cupcakes
Hummingbird Cakes are new to me. They are not a dessert that I grew up eating. In fact, the first time I saw one, was in London's famous...
Grapefruit & Herb Spritz Mocktail
My Mom spends a significant part of the year in Palm Springs, California. Recently she's been asking for some mocktail recipes that have...
Kumquat and Herbed Chèvre Crostini
My first experience with kumquats occurred during university. I had travelled with my then-boyfriend to his hometown of Calgary, and his...
Chive Blossom Vinegar & A Garden Fresh Salad
When I first started gardening, one of the very first things I planted in the herb garden was chives. I love the light oniony flavour...
Lemon Tart With Almond and Graham Cracker Crust
I tend to get excited when it comes to desserts and nothing makes me more excited than a lemon tart! The tart, sweet combo is perfect. In...
Asparagus, Spring Onion and Chive Bud Quiche
Last year I planted a small herb garden and I'm thrilled to see some of the herbs returning. Beautiful chive blossom buds were the...
Straight From The Yard Rhubarb Strawberry Mille-Crêpe Cake
About a year ago, I was helping a friend clean out the downstairs suite in her house and we found a crêpe pan lodged under the bottom...
Grandma's Rhubarb Updated
Growing up in the Fraser Valley, my Grandma had a prolific rhubarb patch in her backyard. Every year it would explode with ruby red...
The Prettiest Spring Salad
I love salads, but I especially love salads in the spring. I think it has to do with the start of fresh, local and seasonal ingredients....
Carrot Ginger Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Carrots
This cake is a stunner! It's not very often that I find a cake looks as good as it tastes, but this one is a winner. I've spent the...
Best Ever Celery & Date Salad
I don't know about you, but this time of year makes me want to eat a lot of salads. I try to have at least one or two a day. It's a nice...
Spring Radicchio Chicken Pesto Cups
I love it when the seasons change and Spring, you are officially here! Brighter, longer days lead to a sea of beautiful colours outside....
















