Pistachio Almond Tea Cake: An exercise in patience

There is nothing like my kids, a group of "adults-in-development," in my face for most of my day (summer vacation WHAT!…

Carrot Cake with a Mascarpone and Walnut Topping

Carrot Cake with a Mascarpone and Walnut Topping I recently got asked for a last minute addition to a charity cake sale to raise …

A Happy Accident - Moroccan Orange Cake Parfait

Last week I hosted my monthly Supper Club at The Kingston Social, here in Toronto and the dinner was a Middle Eastern Feast with …

Apricot Cardamom Crumb Cake: Being present in the moment

For HKL and Yo-Yo Ma - and a few pretty amazing moments Back in January, I texted back and forth with a girlfriend of mine casual…

My First Pressure Cooker CheeseCake with ButterScotch Shortbread Crust and Raspberry Chambord Coulis

If you live in Toronto, you have probably had shortbread from Mary Macleod's at some point. Unlike most other self named com…

Strawberry Crumb Cake: Open Letter to High School Seniors on the day of rejection

Especially for AC, MB, PS, BK, YL - and all the ones who have come before and will come after. ******** Dear High School Senior -…

Pear Streusel Coffee Cake: Rules to make a great village

For SH, SN, EW, EJ On a day to day basis, I see and communicate with women in my village.  It's our daily routine Monday to F…

Apple Berry Crumble Cake

Apple Berry Crumble Cake Happy Diwali all, hope all those that are celebrating have a lovely day filled with most importantly del…