Traditionally this is the weekend that most Canadians look forward to: Victoria Day, celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. She was born on May 24, 1819. She reigned for 63 years. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the … [Read more...] about Canadians Ease into Summer with Victoria Day Holiday
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Lovely Low-fat Lavender Tea Cakes
Forget crumbs, embrace the sponge. When I started experimenting with yoghurt and applesauce in place of butter and oil, I discovered the texture of the cakes changed from crumbly cake to a nice moist sponge. It makes snack transportation much easier, provides a great base for … [Read more...] about Lovely Low-fat Lavender Tea Cakes
Delicate Keto Chocolate Cream Cheese Tea Treats
Just because you or your friends are enjoying a low carb lifestyle doesn't mean you have to forgo tea treats. These delicate chocolate cream cheese cookies are great to enjoy. … [Read more...] about Delicate Keto Chocolate Cream Cheese Tea Treats
Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
Cake and tea are a natural combination. Pound cakes in particular always seem to make it to the tea tray, and date back to the 1700s. They were so named because of the quantity of ingredients:one pound of each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It made quite a few loafs, but … [Read more...] about Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
Hot Cross Buns are Still a Good Friday Tradition
This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is late this year, just like Spring. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns are Still a Good Friday Tradition
