Spring in our region arrived late for brunch. Really late. We imagined ourselves having brunch on the patio, the kids playing in the fort under fresh blossoms. However, even though it did rain, we brought some flowers inside and enjoyed the colours and flavours of spring, if not the sun and breeze we were hoping […]
Month: May 2017
Kale, Red Onion and Bacon Quiche
An excellent 100-mile diet quiche for Spring in the Pacific Northwest. Every single ingredient can be sourced locally and it was a hit at our last Sunday Cooking Collective. Quiche is excellent at every temperature. Great to bring to a picnic, to serve at a party or eat for dinner on a weeknight. There are four […]
Spelt Pie Crust
This pie crust is ideal for quiche and savoury fillings. Most pie crust recipes tell you to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out but I find with this recipe it is just as easy to roll out and place in pie plate right away and then refrigerate. Using a food processor, this […]
Orange Honey Olive Oil Muffins
The inspiration from these muffins comes from a delicious olive oil cake recipe from the Whitewater Cooks with Passion book (one of my faves). The cake is so moist and delicious that I wanted to try making a muffin version, only with less sugar and a some different ingredients to up the health quotient from […]