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Saskatoon Berry Crostatas

April 28, 2014 By Kelly 5 Comments

You may remember my BFF Angela sent me a care package from Manitoba a while back. Tucked inside the box, along with some gorgeous creamed honey, Manitoba maple syrup and a bag of hemp hearts, was a can of Saskatoon Berry pie filling. Yesterday afternoon, when I was checking on my Vin d’Orange, I saw the…

Traditional Cornish Pasties (or as close as you can get in Nova Scotia)

March 10, 2013 By Kelly 4 Comments

I got together with my friend Kris one afternoon to make a version of traditional Cornish pasties in his Nova Scotia kitchen. Kris is originally from Cornwall, England, and until I actually get to visit there, our Nova Scotia version will have to do.

Oooh La La : Le French Fix

January 8, 2013 By Kelly 1 Comment

Le French Fix is a French Pâtisserie owned and operated by Geoffroy Chevallier. They specialize in French goodies such as Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat and my personal favourite, French Macarons. You can find them at 5523 Prince Street in Downtown Halifax, and follow them on Twitter @lefrenchfix.

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Breakfast Risotto With Bacon And Thyme

Risotto is a weeknight go-to in our house and I make it so often I can practically do it with my eyes closed! Here I’ve made a batch of risotto, then cracked four eggs on top, and finished them off in the oven. You can make the risotto the night before if you want to save time.

Blueberry White Chocolate Scones

These Blueberry White Chocolate Scones were an unexpected treat in our house! My three-year old daughter and I were picking wild blueberries in Cape Breton last week while visiting family. When we got home I knew I wanted to bake with the berries we brought home. I had a full bag of white chocolate chips…

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Strawberry Jam-Cream Cheese Icing

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Strawberry Jam-Cream Cheese Icing is a dense, moist cake you can make without a mixer. Frosting the cake with fluffy cream cheese icing, with an added dollop of strawberry jam, takes it to the next level! It’s a tasty and pretty little dessert to take along to a dockside picnic or…

Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil

Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil makes a tasty light meal or side dish, great on hot days! I used whole wheat couscous to increase fibre amounts, however the recipe works with quinoa, rice, or any other favourite grain (cooked to package directions). Substitute feta for tofu, red lentils, or chickpeas to make…

11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life

Let me tell you 11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life. I recently had the opportunity for a personal consultation with Kristen Gaudet, PDt. I’ve listed some of the strategies I learned from Kristen below, followed by a recipe for Whole Grain Spaghetti With Greens, Toasted Pistachios, And Lemon. This post was sponsored…