Brie en Croute – oozy cheese in a crispy buttery crust – I had you at oozy! It’s critical, during the holidays, to have one show-stopping snack up your sleeve for entertaining. A round of brie makes serving hors d’oeuvres … Continue reading
NAKED RAVIOLI or as they say in Italian, ‘gnudi’ has a bad rap. It has a reputation for being difficult to make, presumably, because it has no covering. The truth of the matter is naked ravioli is a snap to … Continue reading
Trying to pretend that I’m happy during any holiday is impossible. I want to be super mom and all “I’m so proud of my kids and completely understand and support their choice to build their lives thousands of miles away … Continue reading
For most of the world Easter means springtime: tree buds bursting open, tiny flower heads pushing through soft earth, birdsong, kneesocks, marbles and skipping ropes. In eastern Canada, it means we can start hoping that winter’s over. These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth … Continue reading
I can’t believe it’s almost Easter. I’m sure Christmas was just last week and yet the piles of smoked ham in all of the grocery stores convince me the bunny’s on his way. Growing up, Easter ham was my least favourite … Continue reading
Last October, entrepreneur Judith Mackin created and organized a fund-raising event for the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation called OH! CHAIR-ITY! She asked if I was willing to cook dinner for six guests at her home, as one of the … Continue reading
Sometimes quick and dirty is better. I’m hosting two get togethers in the next three days. One of the hardest parts of putting a menu together for holiday parties is balancing the work load with enjoying myself. I could stay … Continue reading
SAY ‘CHEESE’ Making your own homemade herbed boursin is super easy. Room temperature cream cheese, a little whipping cream, garlic, a mixture of fresh herbs and you’ve got an irresistible tangy cheese spread for crackers, vegetables or to melt over … Continue reading
RESIST THE URGE TO SQUEEZE! Something profoundly primal happens to me when I hear the sizzle and crack of our bar-be-cue. The smell of a grilling burger makes me instantly starving and sends me running to the fridge to grab … Continue reading
One of my favourite traditions at Christmas time is attending family pot-luck dinners. Everyone showing up with platters or casserole dishes full of over-the-top delicious food is a beautiful way to celebrate. Our family loves to cook but even more … Continue reading
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