Inspiration

Summer’s Strawberry Bounty Strawberries call out to me at this time of year. They’re plump, juicy, with tons of flavour - perfect for baking.My favourite summer dessert by a longshot is this strawberry torte. It is simple to put toget...

These days I need comfort more than ever, and that often comes in the form of soup. I love the versatility of vegetable soup because you can use whatever you have in your fridge. There are a few staples you should always have on han...

Marcy Goldman’s Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking cookbook is a favourite of mine. I love all of her recipes, but I have a particular fondness for her Matzah Crunch recipe, which she calls, ‘My trademark, Most Requested, Absolutely Mag...

Passover is one of my favourite Jewish holidays. I can’t say though that it is necessarily famous for its desserts. A good Passover dessert that can trick you into thinking you are eating a regular one, is hard to come by, so when you ...

I like things on the sweet side. And that isn’t just reserved for desserts. I have even found a way to make my roasted potatoes with a pop of sweetness. When I started adding honey to potatoes years ago, I really did wonder why I hadn’...

Butter tarts may very well be the most recognizable Canadian dessert. I learned recently that there is even a butter tart festival in Midland. I have always loved butter tarts but don’t necessarily love the effort it takes to make them...

Chicken soup has always been a staple in my house. My mother taught me to make it when I was a kid and I have been making it ever since. My family loves it too. I have 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons and each one of them love it as mu...