After dating my husband (then boyfriend) for a few months, his birthday came around. Wanting to make a good impression, I planned on making a cake to celebrate his special day. A few days before his birthday I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. He smiled and said, “I don’t […]
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pumpkin cheesecake

strawberry rhubarb lattice pie
This week started by me asking the hubby if we could add-on to the garden. Well, to be honest, the conversation was a little more in depth than just a simple question. There may have been a mention of ripping up part of the driveway (eek) and building more raised beds (double eek) so I […]

bittersweet chocolate truffle tart with candied oranges
Before reading any further, let’s imagine that the five tarts below are actually just one 10 inch tart. Okay? Years ago I lent out my 10 inch tart pan and it never returned. I didn’t replace it because I could never remember it was gone…well, until I open the pantry and try to make a full […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip
