There’s nothing I love more than teaching kids to cook and I’m always on the lookout for recipes and books I can recommend to my students and their parents which is why I’m thrilled to be writing about a fabulous new cookbook for aspiring bakers – Kid Chef Bakes! Authored by Lisa Huff of Snappy … Read more
This post is produced in partnership with Gay Lea. Wanna know a secret? I’m super excited for the cooler weather… I mean, hey, I’m no fan of the really cold weather but I don’t like the height of summer either so if I had to choose seasons, the cooler ones are probably my favourites. I … Read more
I know, I know, it’s not Tuesday but I have something special planned tomorrow (it’s Australia Day) so posting this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie post a little early. I hope you forgive me. Because you see, I brought these lemon squares. I’m a big fan of “bar” type treats but rarely make them (because, you … Read more
Holiday entertaining season is in full swing now and there are just a few days left of school which can only mean one thing… Many of us are spending our free time either preparing for, or attending, holiday parties. I love this time of year – catching up with people who I might not have … Read more
When I was little, I had very strong opinions on what was “fair” and what wasn’t. One of the things I really didn’t think was fair was how other kids were allowed to drink soft drinks (pop) and we were only allowed those on a special occasion (or, when we were sick, we got to … Read more
This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe was exactly what we needed to help ease us back into life in Toronto (for me, after nearly 8 weeks in France!). In fact some form of couscous salad is a staple in my French fridge, along with grated carrot salad and céleri rémoulade) but these tend to … Read more