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Tag Archives: entertaining
Carrot cake jam
Take your cheese and charcuterie boards to the next level! I’m always on the lookout for interesting new condiments to add to my party platters. The biggest thing I look for is an accessory that provides a great contrast of … Continue reading
Small batch hard iced tea cupcakes
A tasty treat for summertime entertaining! A lifelong fan of iced tea, I didn’t know what to expect the first time I tasted a ‘spiked’ version. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the tea and lemon flavours still predominated and … Continue reading
Sparkling ginger-mint lemonade
Enjoy as a mocktail or in a spiced-up gin & tonic! At this time of year, I often find myself craving all things citrus. Lemon is a particular favourite of mine – I love its bright, fresh, tanginess which adds … Continue reading
Posted in cocktails, Drinks
Tagged citrus, citrus-based cocktail, cocktails, drink, drinks, entertaining, fancy lemonade, gin, gin cocktail, ginger, how to make lemonade, lemon cocktail, lemonade, lemonade concentrate, mint, mocktail, party, Paula Roy, pitcher drinks, spring, syrup for cocktails
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Salmon in Puff Pastry with Dill Sauce
An easy, elegant dish for everyday or entertaining Hosting a group of friends or family a whole lot easier when you’ve got a couple of sure-fire recipes up your sleeve. One of my favourites is melt-in-your mouth salmon wrapped in … Continue reading
Posted in fish, Main DIsh, Make Ahead, make-ahead
Tagged best salmon dish ever, best way to prepare salmon, cream, dijon, dill, dill sauce, elegant salmon dish, entertaining, fish, fish dish, make-ahead, Paula Roy, puff pastry, salmon
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Mini Shortbread Apple Tarts with Salted Caramel
Freshly picked apples are one of the delights of autumn. Their beautiful red skins and crisp texture seem a perfect pairing with the changing seasons. These delicious tarts are a great way to showcase apples in a pretty way and … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Fruit, Fruits and vegetables, Make Ahead
Tagged apples, autumn, baking, caramel, cinnamon, eat local, entertaining, fall, ginger, local, make-ahead dessert, mini tarts, Paula Roy, pie, salted caramel, shortbread, tartlet, tarts
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Lavender-Blueberry Shrub for Cocktails and Salad Dressings
Shrubs are a big part of the current cocktail craze, and for good reason – they’re delicious! A shrub is a sweetened vinegar-based syrup, sometimes called drinking vinegar. Shrubs typically consist of vinegar infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, cocktails, Drinks, Edible Gifts, Entertaining
Tagged blueberry, canning, cider vinegar, cocktails, drinking vinegar, entertaining, fruit, herbs, hostess gift, lavender, pickling, preserving, shrub, shrubs, shrubs in cocktails, vinegar
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