Dec

8

Gingerbread Crepes with Maple Cream

By melanie

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Andre and I had some friends over a couple weekends ago for dinner, and I wanted to share with them a simple yet delicious dessert.  These gingerbread crepes are exactly what I was looking for.   The best part is that everything can be prepared before hand, so you can enjoy your company.   I hope you get to enjoy these crepes with family and friends for dessert or a gourmet style brunch.

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Nov

24

Vegan Apple Toasty

By melanie

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So, I’ve been on this vegan kick lately.   (Really, since I bought the Babycakes cookbook.) When I’m baking now, my thinking process goes sometime like this: if the baked goods are vegan, I can eat more of it and not feel guilty.  And, I like that.   Just because I’m saying that I eat more of vegan baked goods, I don’t want you to conger up this image of me eating the entire loaf within two days.  I live with my partner, which means I have to share my baked goods.  Right away, I only get to eat half of the loaf and it lasts for a week.  In all seriousness, this apple toasty loaf is a delicious breakfast idea.  Enjoy!!

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Sep

27

Tofu Scramble

By melanie

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Recently, Andre and I were visiting a friend in Toronto, who made us a delicious breakfast.  Now, this breakfast wasn’t any ordinary meal because our friend isn’t an ordinary person and she doesn’t consume ordinary every day food, which sits well with Andre and I.  Anyway, our friend made tofu scramble, which is suppose to resemble scramble eggs.  I must say, that I was a little skeptic of the tofu scramble but after the first bite, it tasted quite similar to eggs.  Another bonus I found, my stomach didn’t get that queasy feeling that usually comes about after eating eggs.   I encourage all anyone who is reading this to try this recipe just once, and I’m certain you will become a fan!

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Apr

12

Raspberry Cream Cheese Strudel

By melanie

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Today was Easter and we needed a tasty little treat for a family brunch we attended.  This recipe stood out, for one, because of its simplicity and I’m in need of practice with pastries.  The recipe turned to be a huge hit, and I have to say myself that it was rather delicious!

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May

25

Fiddlehead Omelette

By admin

 
It’s that time of the year when fiddleheads are fresh, sweet and crispy!  It’s also right about this time of the year we decide to break out our killer Fiddlehead Omelette recipe.  Frankly, we don’t have many recipes with fiddleheads, so if you’ve got one to share, let us know!  For the easy to follow ingredients and directions, check it out after the jump! 

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Apr

20

Mother’s Homemade Pancakes

By admin

 
These pancakes have been a staple in my diet for many, many years.  From my toddler days right up until this morning, this simple and versatile recipe has certainly proven it’s worth!  I got this recipe from my mother when I moved away for University, and since then I’ve been busy modifying and adding to it.  This week’s version included some vanilla extract and Amaretto Liqueur with some fresh strawberries!
 
Read on past the jump for the ingredients and directions! 

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