Think about sitting on the deck, barbecues, entertaining and you are not alone. We are preparing to move to the desert area in Canada where there is a ton less rain and that means more entertaining with new and old friends. The salads (icy cold, of course), soups that are cool on a hot day…
A new Tiramisu
If you don’t already know, Tiramisu means “pick me up” and that is what this dessert does. But it has a twist and it is the flavour that will make you want to make this over and over again. It could become a “traditional” dessert in your home. One your kids will take with them…
Elbows and napkins and hats/caps, electronic devices
Remember to keep your elbows OFF the table. God made your arms so that they do bend in the middle thereby raising the fork/spoon to the mouth and not the mouth to the table. Just a hint, of course. If, for nothing else but respect, take off your hat when you enter a home, sit…
Proscuitto With Warm Vegetable Salad
I had to add this one in case you think we never dealt with vegetables. Silly! Of course we do. For 4 people you will need 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, julienned 1/2 lb. of Proscuitto, that has been cut in strips 1 tsp. butter Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the…
Where Did Spring Go?
We have had a robin in our yard now for over 3 weeks. We have one shrub in full bloom with pink blossoms, our peony trees are leafing as well as our star magnolia….yet the snows keep coming, it’s cold and I, personally, have had enough. Bring on the warmer breezes (not the hurricane-type winds…
Martini for Sunsets
You could make this one up, sit out on the deck/patio and simply enjoy the upcoming sunset. 5 parts Cranberry Vodka 1 part Grey Goose Vodka 1 part Kahlua Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with cracked ice and shake. Strain into well chilled martini glasses. On a martini pick, put a small…
Peachy Summer Martini
If you love peaches, and who doesn’t, this is a lovely summer martini to be sipped on the deck with a lovely dinner happening. 1 part peach vodka 1 part peach schnapps 1 part peach juice Pour ingredients into a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled martini glasses and garnish with…
French Breakfast Puffs
This recipe is from my cookbook “The B & B Cookbook”. This makes 6 Puffs 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg pinch of salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup melted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup melted…
Creamed Eggs with Smoked Salmon in Puff Pastry
This was one of our most favourite recipes selected by our guests during the 12 years we operated our Bed and Breakfast. This really is good. More than that…Scrumptuous! 4 puff pastry shells 8 large eggs 2 tbsp. butter 4-6 tbsp. chopped salmon (or ham if you prefer) 2 tbsp. each of red and green…
Double Fudge Martini
This is a real wild one but give it a try. Has one secret ingredient you probably have never heard of. 1 part Chocolate Vodka 1 part White Chocolate liqueur 1 part Vanilla Vodka 1 splash of Licor 43 **told you so. This is a Spanish liqueur and has 43 base elements to it. It…