Oct 12
I tried this for the first time, having read the post on The Wednesday Chef. I had some perfectly ripe prune plums and was wondering what to do with them. I was really in the mood for plums, so paired this with the plum ice cream recipe below. And what a plummy dessert it turned out to be! Read more
Thank you to Lesley Stowe for this pastry recipe. These miniature tarts are a perfect addition to a dessert buffet. Read more
This classic dessert was first created in 1898, apparently by accident, at the Hotel Tatin in France. It is a favourite of my father’s and I like to make it for him for his birthday. Read more
This blueberry tart recipe precipitated the invitation for me to make home-style desserts for John Bishop in 1986. It was later featured in the menu that was served to Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin at the Vancouver Summit in April, 1993. Rumour has it that the blueberries were flown in on Airforce One since, at that time, fresh blueberries were not available year-round here in Vancouver. Read more
These 2 recipes are from Chez Panisse Desserts by Lindsey Remolif Shere. Make the ice cream base early in the week and freeze it the day before, but make the pecan torte the day you are serving it. Read more
This light and summery cake has been appearing on many food blogs lately and at Gourmet. It is simple to prepare and always a hit. Read more
I can’t remember a time when food was not an important part of my day. From an early age, I observed and participated in the kitchens of my mother and two grandmothers. Read More...
Nourishing Vancouver 