Brunch 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 28, 20172 min read

Spicy Chickpea Sesame Hummus

Eating more beans or "pulses", using a modern day buzz word, seems to be the way to go. Beans add more fibre and fight against disease....

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...

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 17, 20153 min read

Gluten Free Coconut Pancakes

I love the flavour of coconut. Imagine how much flavour gluten free coconut pancakes pack. Many gluten free coconut pancakes taste more...

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 31, 20151 min read

Poached Eggs…In the Shell?

I love eggs. Period. Most people love their eggs, right? And now with the updated nutritional information, they are actually good for...

Jul 23, 20143 min read

You Say Bacon, I Say Facon?!!

I held a private cooking class the weekend before last. It was a global brunch class, scheduled to serve a thick sliced bacon with a...

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...

Jun 1, 20142 min read

What’s Fluffy Herbaceous and Delicious All Over? Squash Pancakes of Course!!

I love pancakes of any sort. These are a delicious brunch or side dish. Very easy to whip up for special or unexpected guests. They are...

Jul 16, 20132 min read

Chewy Crisp Airy Dense Pillows of Goodness

Who doesn’t enjoy waking up to the aroma of fresh baked bread or crispy warm waffles on a lazy Sunday morning? How about combing the two...

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...

Jun 9, 20132 min read

Seriously Wholesome and Satisfying Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Walk into any traditional Breton creperie worth it’s weight in salt, you’ll be given the option to order the buckwheat version. A warm...

Oct 24, 20122 min read

“What Do Ya Do with Kale?”, She Asked.

This weekend I was at a pyjama party with a couple of my besties. During heavy heated discussion about not much, one friend asked me to...

Sep 30, 20122 min read

Post My Greek Cooking Class…My Sunday Morning Breakfast

19 days into my healthy eating diet. Going strong. It’s not so hard to stick to it with all the bountiful organic vegetable choices from...

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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