Baking 2/3

May 7, 20172 min read

Puffy Dutch Apple Pancake

When I lived in Winnipeg in the 80's, a Sunday family brunch tradition was to go to the Original Pancake House. It was difficult for me...

Apr 21, 20171 min read

My Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Pie

For Filling 1 14 oz can canned solid –pack pumpkin (about 2 cups) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup skim milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed demerara...

Mar 7, 20172 min read

Kuchen, Buckle, Coffee Cake...They're One in the Same...ish

Have you ever tried a kuchen (German origin) or buckle (American)? Just old fashion terms to reference a coffee cake made with butter,...

Jan 27, 20172 min read

Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking powder biscuits are one of my favourite brunch items. I have baked many varieties. People may think they are an indulgence due to...

Apr 7, 20163 min read

Have You Taken Your Pulses Lately?

“Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulses” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and...

Dec 6, 20152 min read

Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles, Gluten Free

Lemon poppy seed waffles were made all gluten free and then devoured. The aroma filling my kitchen this morning is intoxicatingly...

Nov 26, 20152 min read

Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Groats

Today I was making some organic gluten free toasted buckwheat groats for my power lunch salads. I make about 4 to 6 servings to portion...

Oct 25, 20153 min read

Gluten Free Focaccia & Pistachio Basil Pesto

Remember the old fashioned white bread that was wholesome, fluffy with a bit of chew and just plain tasted good? This gluten free...

Oct 6, 20155 min read

Gluten Free Multigrain Bread Two Ways

Often when people share they have adopted a gluten free lifestyle, I hear comments like, “Oh, in order to make the food taste good they...

Aug 23, 20155 min read

Gluten Free Baking: Tips for Worry Free Masterpieces

My daughter’s summer visit was so much fun this year. No, we didn’t spend as much time at the beach as planned. Yes, we did shop ‘til we...

May 29, 20155 min read

The Scent of Lemon…In Memoriam with Love of Two Special People

Food is a powerful stimulus that sparks memories. For example, in the movie Michael, the scent of food has that angel we love, often...

Jun 26, 20142 min read

It’s Hip to be a Coffee Cake Square!

This cake is moist, full of flavour, and addictive. It’s made with healthful ingredients. All the ingredients I used were organic. An...

Nov 16, 20133 min read

Pizza Snap Crackle and Pop

Don’t you love to press on bubble wrap and hear that crackle and pop? How about pizza in a snap with that same wonderful joyful feeling?...

Oct 30, 20132 min read

A Wholesome Trick Dinner for the Treating…Pumpkin Ricotta Penne

Thinking of partaking in trick and treating this Halloween? Why not try your hand at this easy nutritious vegetarian dinner before you...

Sep 18, 20132 min read

Copious Amounts of Egg Whites Equals Meringue Cookies

One of my classes left me with copious, like over 14, eggs whites. I didn’t have much time to deal with them. I wasn’t wanting to...

Sep 2, 20132 min read

Seedy Mounds of Wholesome Goodness…effects of Chia and Hemp in a Cookie

All this advice in the media on eating chia, hemp, flax, sunflower…whatever the seed may be. Studies state that these kinds of seeds are...

Jul 12, 20132 min read

Let Them Eat Cake!… Just a Nice Plain One

I was making a donut dough for my Italiano Delicioso cooking class tonight. Bombolini’s are on the menu for dessert. The recipe asks for...

Feb 13, 20131 min read

Treat YOU Cookie…Gluten Free!!

I gave a Venetian cooking class yesterday afternoon. The consensus? Food was delicious. We made an almond filled cookie for dessert. Some...

Sep 8, 20122 min read

Strawberry Shortcakes Starring Clinton Street Baking Co. Biscuits

Is there anything more heavenly than the scent of freshly baked biscuits straight from the oven? Perhaps fresh unsalted creamery butter...

Aug 6, 20124 min read

Trip to Heaven…Clinton Street Baking Company - New York New York!

I just got back from a whirlwind fun time couple of days in Manhattan with my kids. Such a trip can be overwhelming with all the amazing...

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