What's not to love about rhubarb and strawberry dessert? The Victorians were crazy about rhubarb, even to the point of growing it indoors during the winter. It is still a summer favourite in our home. I inherited my Mother in Laws rhubarb plant and it has kept me … [Read more...] about Summery Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Gilded Age
Delicious Serviceberry/Saskatoon Tarts
Serviceberries are a member of the Amelanchier family and are found across North America, but also in Europe and Asia. They can be found in the wild, but often are planted as ornamentals for their masses of showy, white flowers in early spring and colourful fall foliage, but … [Read more...] about Delicious Serviceberry/Saskatoon Tarts
Fannie Farmer’s Easy Cream Dressing
First published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, the cookbook quickly became known as the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. By far the most famous cookbook of its era, it changed the world of food preparation, teaching generations of Americans how to … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Easy Cream Dressing
Fannie Farmer’s Bolivia (Potato) Salad
First published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer, the cookbook quickly became known as the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. By far the most famous cookbook of its era, it changed the world of food preparation, teaching generations of Americans how to … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Bolivia (Potato) Salad
