It was a Farmer's Market first birthday for Henry, surrounded by family, friends, and fresh food! We couldn't have asked for a better day to party hard in our front yard for all of Rideau Lakes to see. Luckily it wasn't the hottest day, and I had been watching the shade move around yard for a solid . . .
Orange Thyme Cake
Here we are with our second post of the Distant Kitchens series! Erin and I were so thrilled with the response we received from our first post which featured an adaptation of Richard Bertinet's Peach and Rosemary Almond Tart. If you are just tuning in for the first time, you can read more . . .
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
The weekend has seemed to fly by. Doesn't it always when you have an event looming in the distance? It is hard to believe that my baby boy will be ONE on Friday. Thinking back one year ago this time, I was filled with nerves as I began to remember the impending doom that is childbirth. This year . . .
Peach and Rosemary Almond Tart: The Distant Kitchens Series
A little while ago I found myself thinking about how people interpret recipes. In a Pinterest world, where millions of recipes are available to you at the click of the button, I find it fascinating to see how the same recipe can have so many different outcomes. It came to me in a dream. A . . .
Mint Basil Ice Cream
It is effing hot out there. I mean, run around naked, through ice cold sprinkler water, effing hot! Every year this 30+ weather hits me out of no where. I just want to hibernate inside by the air conditioner that we really don't have! I found myself, a few days ago, staring at my . . .
Margherita – Not a pizza-lovers pizza!
Is it 40C degrees where you are? Golly! Us Canadians do not know how to deal with this heat! In short, you can guess that we are hibernating. The only people walking around the streets of our small town are the tourists who are soaking up this heat. No thank you! I'll just shut my bedroom door and . . .
