Superfood heaven
This post is a nod to my cousin Pat in Burlington who introduced me to a variation of this dish - at that time my idea of superfood hell...
A party, you say? Great! An excuse to make Canadian butter tarts, eh?
I love butter tarts. They bring back great memories from my childhood - these buttery, juicy caramel tarts can be plain or filled with...
Haggis, neeps & tatties in a Mason jar? You have got to be kidding!!
No actually. Contrary to the opinions of my children that I have spent too much time in hipster coffee houses in Edinburgh & Toronto, I...
Bircher Muesli - a delicious and healthy start to your day
Bircher Muesli is a delicious basic mix of apple juice, milk, grated apple and oatmeal. You can customise it though - add your favourite...
Well-used (and abused) Malm 3 drawer chest gets a bit of T.L.C. and comes back to life
This is the end product, but I'm almost embarrassed to post the beginning photo, however, I will - if only to show that even the most...
Merry alternative Christmas
After many years of doing the traditional Christmas tree and all the trimmings - I decided a couple of years ago to simplify, yet also...
Scottish Salmon fishcakes
What is the best thing about about left-over mashed potatoes? For me, it's definitely fishcakes. I just so happened to also have some...
Melanzane alla parmigiana - aka - Aubergine parmigiana ... my absolute favourite winter dish
If you're trying to eat a bit healthier - maybe a little bit less meat, a little less starch, a bit more veg, then this is the dish for...
Happy Birthday to you ....
Any old excuse for Chocolate Mousse Cake will do ... and it just so happens that Paul's birthday was a great excuse! A thin layer of...
A variation on a theme - Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
A wee nod to American Thanksgiving today. I have grown up with the traditional flavours of pumpkin pie spices and the fragrance of...
