I had a small holiday tea party for a few of my girlfriends last week, and wanted to make one really special baked treat. After making Kim Boyce’s 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from her amazing Good to the Grain, I’ve wanted to try every other recipe in the book. And the one that […]
The boyfriend and I have really enjoyed watching old episodes from a TV show called the Supersizers series this year. The show is hosted by Giles Coren and Sue Perkins, who spend a week reenacting interesting time periods, like the Edwardian or Regency Eras. In one of their shows, they revisit Wartime Britain — where […]
Do you know what the world’s best addition to pancakes is? Currants. My favourite part of eating these currant pancakes? When the juicy currants pop in your mouth mid-bite! Divine! Somehow, heating up currants brings out so much of their natural sweetness. They are quite tart in their natural state (which I love), but I […]
I may indeed be obsessed with polenta in my desserts. Evidence #1: Mulberry Lemon Polenta Muffins Evidence #2: Rhubarb, Pear & Ginger Crisp with Polenta Topping Evidence #3: These Gooseberry Polenta Tartlettes But you know what? I love polenta in my desserts. It adds that crunchy texture that is just divine. I can’t help it, […]
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