Jaine’s mum’s Pecan Pie
Rich, easy, and decadent pecan pie It’s Pi Day! Recipe by Mrs Ross, article by Gayle Hurmuses Use with Pie Crust recipe Read moreBecoming a… Read More »Jaine’s mum’s Pecan Pie
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Easy garlic-stuffed olives with red peppers and rosemary
About stuffed olives This is a simple original recipe for making garlic-stuffed olives with brine-cured black olives red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and rosemary. They are… Read More »Easy garlic-stuffed olives with red peppers and rosemary
Battle of the baklavas: Greek vs Turkish: A Balkan throwdown
Baklava: delicious everywhere Baklava is high on the list of my favorite desserts. This delicious dessert is a bit spendy to make, is sold by… Read More »Battle of the baklavas: Greek vs Turkish: A Balkan throwdown
Poached pears with ginger syrup
Poached pears are a long time personal favourite. I’m happy to make these on a gloomy day just to perk my spirits up. A poached… Read More »Poached pears with ginger syrup
2023 garden planning & preparation: procuring potatoes
Getting ready for a new year of potatoes In 2022 we planted several kinds of potatoes from a variety of sources bought locally. Results were… Read More »2023 garden planning & preparation: procuring potatoes
Kourambiedes – Greek almond cookie recipe
Classic Greek Almond Cookies Kourambiedis have always been my favourite Greek cookie/confection. One of the best parts of holiday dinners was unwrapping the packages from… Read More »Kourambiedes – Greek almond cookie recipe
It’s December! Strategies for holiday treats, gifts, and family dinners
It’s December! Strategies for holiday treats, gifts, and family dinners I was raised in a large household with as many as 12 people, including elderly… Read More »It’s December! Strategies for holiday treats, gifts, and family dinners
Christmas or Thanksgiving Turkey at 400º with Wild Rice Stuffing
When it came to Christmas dinner, Dad had a lot in common with King Charles. In our family, the prerogative of cooking Christmas dinner was… Read More »Christmas or Thanksgiving Turkey at 400º with Wild Rice Stuffing
Line’s Donuts
Fried donuts are a big part of my Christmas tradition. Both my sister Sharon, and Line, my good friend, made them every year to serve… Read More »Line’s Donuts
Tomatoes Review: 21 varieties for 2023
Tomatoes Review: 21 varieties for 2023 This year I began with 19 types of seeds, both those I purchased and gifts from seed collecting friends.… Read More »Tomatoes Review: 21 varieties for 2023