Quinoa is a versatile ingredient in vegetarian and heart-healthy lifestyles. Depending on large you shape these cakes, you can serve this great savoury gluten-free/vegetarian dish at tea, as an appetizer, side, or main dish. It also does duty as a veggie burger, just make … [Read more...] about Quinoa Cakes, a Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Dish
Garden Party
Traditional Cherry Clafouti
Clafouti is a nice light French dessert that is quick to prepare and a great addition to your picnic or garden party. Julia Child dedicated a whole chapter to this delicious treat which is traditionally made with seasonal cherries, but use whatever fruit you have on hand. … [Read more...] about Traditional Cherry Clafouti
Yummy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Strawberries and Rhubarb are both in season in June. Time to try this yummy jam with a little zip. Keto Alert: To make a sugar free Keto version, use “no sugar added” pectin, to which you can add up to one cup of Swerve or other sugar substitute. Yummy Strawberry Rhubarb … [Read more...] about Yummy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Welcome to Tea Tuesday. I trust that my American friends spent a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. I host Tea Tuesday each week, a virtual tea party which was inspired by Christine, a follower who lives in France, who was curious about English tea traditions after … [Read more...] about Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
Victoria Day is just a few days away, a Commonwealth holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our English heritage in Canada, … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
