Happy Holidays: Bloody Mary Fruit Sangria Cocktai

Drink recipes

Like most you I am sure, I have spent he day lunging around resting and trying to recuperate  after lots of fun and partying. I hope Santa was good to you? I certainly got plenty of new toys and gadgets for the kitchen. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2012...

Matcha Fudge Fruit Cake

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

Lately, reading my favorite food blogs has been a guaranteed catalyst to get into the holiday mood. Blogs of Thanksgiving feasts are the kick in the rump I need right now since Montreal is not showing any signs yet of a white Christmas – or what ever holiday...

Lemon and Raspberry Tarts

Dessert Recipes, Instructions 101

I have a couple more entries to share before the deadline, that just got extended to November 20th, to submit a recipe  for the Backpackers Recipe Guide. This cookbook will be sent out to 20,000 youth hostels worldwide with a selection of cheap, easy and...

Holiday Treats

Food Trends & Gadgets

Can you believe Christmas is 39 days away? I know we do not want to think about it yet but if we don’t the next thing we know is we will be scrambling with the masses in the shopping centers. Urgh. But in the last decade holiday shopping has changed...

Easter/Birthday Dinner: Green Tea Cake

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

My mother’s birthday this year was 3 days before Easter so we decided to combine the whole party thing in one. For these events it is just my parents and I. Obviously she was not going to cook for her birthday so I ended up preparing the Easter meal for the...