Monthly Archives: November 2011

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Kirstin

Projects galore… I sewed a diaper bag for a dear friend and new mom, whipped up a tree skirt for our very first Christmas tree, indulged in the comfort of a big bowl of beef barley stew and we finally … Continue reading →

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Lavender Rum Poached Pears

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Kirstin

Fall is a great time of year to experiment with warming new desserts when lots of different fruits are available. I decided to poach some yummy Anjou pears and served them with a unique rum caramel sauce spiked with lavender … Continue reading →

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Fruit-Filled Butter Tarts

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kirstin

Butter tarts are a yummy Canadian pastry that are the perfect dessert (or breakfast, or lunch, or snack) on a cold autumn or winter evening. Served warm from the oven, these little tarts are rich and decadent… And addictive! This … Continue reading →

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Composing Compotes

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Kirstin

One of my favourite things to serve my friends when they come over for a visit is baked brie. With my awesome Wildly Delicious brie baker from Petite Maison (which I bought at my favourite neighbourhood cook shop, Eden West) … Continue reading →

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Breaking Weeknight Boredom

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Kirstin

Sometimes it’s easy to fall into a weeknight dinner rut. With PaperChef parchment paper culinary bags, it’s easy to perk up your weeknights. You can use one of their many great recipes, or just follow this super simple one below … Continue reading →

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