The scent of a freshly baked cinnamon bun unfailingly invites a smile, but when a single giant bun is pulled from the oven, applause is in order. Get the whole family cheering with this delicious new take on a classic morning treat by chef Anna Olson. Start preparing the dough the day before so it …
Category: Sweets
Oct 19 2022
A Ghoulishly Scary Halloween Dessert
If you have read a few of my other articles about Halloween, then you probably know that I recommend not giving out anything that is home-made. This can make Halloween a bit of a disappointment for those of us who love to make some devilishly delightful treats for the kids in the neighborhood, but before …
Oct 16 2022
Meringue Ghosts Recipe
This is my go-to recipe for Halloween festivities and it’s always a big hit! It’s great because the recipe is easy and the treats are light and tasty. This is also a great Halloween project to do with the kids, because they can get creative with the shapes and decorations. In our house our favorite …
Oct 09 2022
Recipe: Cherry Almond Strudel
Serve a Warm and Gooey Cherry Strudel – The Ultimate Fall Dessert “Teeming with ripe, juicy cherries, this subtly sweet fruit filling is encased in crisp, flaky layers of phyllo pastry, and a dusting of cinnamon, brown sugar, and almonds,” says Chef Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice Cooking School. “The sour cherry fruit …
Oct 02 2022
Halloween Treat Recipes: Candy Apples & Popcorn Balls
Halloween is a great time for all kinds of treats—and they’re definitely not hard to find! Starting in August and September, most grocery stores and convenient stores put bags and bags of candy assortments up for sale. Everyone has a favorite traditional, store bought treat, but why not take your Halloween offering to the next …
Aug 25 2022
Whip Up the Delicious Taste of Summer This Fall
Although summer is at its end, summer flavours don’t have to be over yet. This is the prime time to enjoy nostalgic treats that extend the taste of summer into your fall fun. What’s more, while we may return to routines, that does not have to signal the end of strawberry season, since strawberries can …
Aug 10 2022
Watermelon Granita Recipe
This easy dessert is a simple take on a summertime staple. Watermelon packs vitamins C and A and lycopene, a potent antioxidant. It’s also a great food for weight control. A single one-cup serving can satisfy a sweet tooth with just 49 calories, making it one of the fruits least concentrated in sugar and calories. …
Aug 05 2022
Recipe: Yuzu Blueberry Sorbet Cake
The flavor for all your summer meals, yuzu Look again, that’s not a lemon, it’s a yuzu! This citrus fruit is bright yellow, round and slightly smaller than an orange. The taste is between that of a grapefruit and a mandarin orange — tart but very sweet scented. While the fruit itself is almost never eaten on its …
Jul 24 2022
Vegan Triple-Berry Crisp
Who said desserts couldn’t taste great and be nutritious at the same time? This summer, don’t let your fear of sugar overpower your cravings, as you can have your crisp and eat it too. This treat is great for everyone. Topped with granola, it’s a delicious mixture of fruit and cinnamon that makes it perfect …
May 19 2022
Recipe: Cinnamon Pita Chips
Pack these snacks for your summertime road trip This summer, hundreds of us will hit the highways for an exciting road trip getaway, so let the fun begin. Don’t rely, for example, on drive-thru fast food or convenience store junk when there are far better snacks to tantalize our taste buds. Keep your hunger at …