Summer Reads: The Off Season

This is part of my Summer Reads series where I’ll be sharing book recommendations –  a series of “not just cookbooks”. I don’t know about you but I love a good twisty thriller for a summer read – one that I can devour in one sitting or at least in the course of one day! … Read more

Feet on the Camino in Arzua on the Camino de Santiago.

Summer Reads: Two books about the Camino

This is part of my Summer Reads series where I’ll be sharing book recommendations –  a series of “not just cookbooks”. Today’s #summerreads is inspired by the Camino de Santiago, since I’m currently in the process of walking from San Sebastián to Bilbao on the Camino del Norte. Those of you who follow me on … Read more

Tuesdays with Dorie: Jelly Roll Cake from Baking with Dorie

This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe comes from Baking with Dorie. Jelly Roll Cake is a recipe I love to eat but don’t tend to make often because it’s little bit fussy – or so I thought! This recipe might have changed my mind! I have made a couple of “Swiss Rolls” in the past (notably … Read more

Summer Reads: The Secret Keeper

This is part of my Summer Reads series where I’ll be sharing book recommendations –  a series of “not just cookbooks”. Coming at you this week with an historical fiction novel set in WWII with Canadian main characters and a really interesting look at the wartime efforts of Canadian women. From the publisher: Twin sisters … Read more

Summer Reads: The Secret History of Audrey James

This is part of my Summer Reads series where I’ll be sharing book recommendations –  a series of “not just cookbooks”. For today’s #summerreads pick, I’ve got a new release from a favourite local author – Heather Marshall, whose book Looking for Jane was one of my favourite reads last year. The Secret History of … Read more

Tuesdays with Dorie: Strawberry-Rhubarb Squares from Baking with Dorie

This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe comes from Baking with Dorie. Strawberry-Rhubarb Squares was the perfect late Sunday afternoon bake this week as Ontario strawberries and rhubarb have just made their way into our stores. This is a simple cake (with a touch of honey and buttermilk so it’s not too sweet) made special with … Read more