My grandfather Ekstrom was a longshoreman. Those of you not from the Maritimes are probably not familiar with this line of work. Longshoremen…
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American Thanksgiving
by Michelleby MichelleWhen I lived in New York, I was fascinated at how deeply and joyfully Americans celebrated Thanksgiving. As a Canadian, it felt…
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chunky apple walnut cake with caramel glaze and food I miss
by Michelleby MichelleIt’s rare for me to indulge in something as silly as composing a list of my favorite retro foods but the heavens…
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Until this week, I’ve spent my life thinking that I didn’t like the taste of highbush blueberries. My family have always picked…
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I have a confession to make. During the summer, while we’re at the farm we eat dessert every night. Partly because we…
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I don’t have a photo of the finished cake. There, I said it or wrote it – whatever – I’ve admitted to…
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This is the cake of my childhood. Fudge pudding cake – I could make it from memory by the time I was…
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We celebrated Mom’s birthday today. I’ve been making her birthday cake for forty two years. Since the year that she taught me…
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I love retro food. Comfortable, nostalgic, homey food that catapults me back to my childhood. A bundt pan sends me there at the…
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cardamom spiced layer cake with cream cheese frosting and candied lemon peel – sweet spice
by Michelleby MichelleOn Saturday, I put out a plea for help via Twitter and Facebook for some dessert suggestions to follow a penne venison Bolognese. Everyone…