A Valentine’s Day from the Heart – Hand-painted Plates, Blueberry Pancakes & Frittata

February 11, 2021 // No Comments

I love Valentine’s Day! I always have. Growing up, my mother always gave my father something red (usually a necktie or a sweater) and she would cover a shoebox with heart paper to receive school Valentine cards. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

French Toast with Raspberry-Maple Syrup

October 6, 2020 // No Comments

French toast is easy and forgiving. This is my go-to recipes since I was a kid, but I play with the syrup any chance I get. This raspberry-maple combination is popular with my family, but sometimes I use a blend... Continue reading →

Clafoutis – Equally Good for Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert

July 14, 2020 // No Comments

Clafouti or Far Breton is one of my favorite French treats. Easy to prepare, delicious to enjoy, and good for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Like most French dishes, it is best created using full-fat ingredients and will not be the same if you opt for margarine and skim milk. Continue reading →

Cherry Scones

May 12, 2020 // 2 Comments

What a pleasant treat to have these scones amidst cereal and toast the last two plus months of cocooning. You may have seen these in my Instagram stories so I am sharing the recipe here. I love including cherries because... Continue reading →

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Ingredient-focused EvinOK Recipe Search

April 15, 2020 // No Comments

I’ve created this post to make it easier for you to find the recipe you need based on a main ingredient, preference, meal, or dietary requirement. It is rather simple in how it works, but it’ll do the trick. Just... Continue reading →

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My Spring So Far… Lots of Pancakes

April 9, 2019 // No Comments

I’ve been enjoying my blogging break so much but also thinking of all the things I’ve made and want to share them with you. Soon! Soon! So, nothing new with me. I’ve been sick since EYF19, so lots of antibiotics... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Gooey Egg Sandwich

August 26, 2017 // No Comments

If you saw this scene from the movie Spanglish, you too may have craved the sandwich Adam Sandler made. It was gooey and balanced, ideal for any time of day. My culinary goddess friend Julianne made it for me. And I... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with an Easy Breakfast Soufflé

September 12, 2016 // No Comments

It’s a challenge to cook healthy nourishing meals when time is short in the morning, so my friend Julianne showed me how to make an Easy Breakfast Soufflé. So, here are the steps in photos along with the basic recipe. Easy... Continue reading →

Spinach-Artichoke Dip Quiche

September 2, 2016 // No Comments

I love artichoke dips. Love them. Like Hot Artichoke & Pepper Cheese Dip or Spinach-Artichoke Cheese Dip, but when there needs to be an actual meal with protein I thought a quiche version would be nice. My friend Carlota gave me wonderful... Continue reading →

Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones

June 30, 2015 // No Comments

I love playing around with scone recipes and even though no result can hold a candle to what can be bought locally (especially at Fenn’s Quay), I like to try and my latest experiment is Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones. Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones 4 cups... Continue reading →

Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV

December 23, 2014 // No Comments

How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →

Sweet and Seedy Porridge with Local Honey

September 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love porridge (aka oatmeal) for breakfast or even a snack. Which explains why I am just a little delighted that Autumn weather is breezing into my life with a slight chill in the air. What better way to apologise to... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Bread

April 6, 2013 // No Comments

My sister-in-law sent me a link to The Pioneer Woman Cooks’ Monkey Bread after making a batch last year and I filed it away and forgot about it until earlier this year when my friend Tim asked if Monkey Bread could be... Continue reading →

Homemade Blackberry-Apple Quick Jam

March 28, 2013 // No Comments

Until last year, I had never tried to make quick-preserved lemons or pickles or anything that isn’t eaten immediately then I started learning more and more about cooking from Chefess Kate. She encouraged me with her easy yet traditional approach... Continue reading →

Irish White Soda Bread

March 15, 2013 // No Comments

To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, what better thing than to share some delicious foods from the Republic itself. Today, I’m telling you how Clare showed up on my doorstep a few weeks ago with a fresh-baked loaf of homemade Irish... Continue reading →

Dairy-free Cranberry-Carrot Muffins

March 12, 2013 // No Comments

I love carrot cake though the guilt of the icing not so much which is why I came up with this recipe. Well, that and because I hate waste and my juicer left a big container of lovely carrot pulp... Continue reading →

Dutch Pancake with Apple and Gouda Cheese

February 12, 2013 // No Comments

Amsterdam is the home of picturesque canals, epic historic ships, breathtaking gables, and pancakes! Ok, so the pancakes may not be in the same timeless vein as the others but they are memorable. The first bite I ever had of... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras or Pancake Day)

February 11, 2013 // No Comments

Growing up, Mardi Gras was the night to have pancakes for dinner. Sometimes sausages or bacon too. It was just what we did. As I grew older, it became clear this was not the norm in every American household (but... Continue reading →

Luck of the Irish? And My Family’s Irish Scone Recipe

March 15, 2012 // 2 Comments

Until last month, I had never purchased a lottery ticket, played a slot machine, or placed a bet outside a race course. Then I felt lucky. I’ll talk about my luck then share the Sullivan Family Scone recipe I found... Continue reading →