Tag Archives: Farmers Feast

Baked Oatmeal Pancake with Caramelized Pears

Posted on December 15, 2015 by

In my opinion, there’s not much that can beat hot, fluffy pancakes for breakfast or brunch. I love them because not only do they taste fantastic, but they’re also filling and so easy to make. When you start with locally … Continue reading →

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Classic Baked Beans

Posted on December 13, 2015 by

Maybe it’s his French-Canadian heritage, or perhaps his years as a starving student, but my husband truly adores eating baked beans. I’m a little ambivalent about them, having been served them for Saturday night dinner every single week for about … Continue reading →

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Candied Walnuts

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

One of my fondest holiday memories from my childhood is of the countless hours I spent cracking almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts for my father to devour. As a kid, I didn’t yet appreciate how delicious these treats were were … Continue reading →

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Mini Fruit-filled Breakfast Bread Puddings

Posted on December 5, 2015 by

These make-ahead marvels will be the hit at any breakfast or brunch gathering. They’d even make a pretty dandy dessert at a lunch or dinner party. I prefer individual servings in small ramekins because they are prettier and easier to … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Pickled Pears

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

I love topping a bowl of greens with fruit all year round. Having jars of pickled fruit in the fridge makes it even easier – add some chopped nuts and you’ve got a salad packed with colour, flavour and texture. … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Feast – the Holiday 2015 Edition

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

Every month or three, I get a chance to step into culinary overdrive for a week or so. The Ottawa Farmers’ Market has designed a great program to help showcase the abundance of delicious local products on offer year ‘round … Continue reading →

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Pear-Gingerbread Muffins

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

Muffins are practically a food group in my house. The perfect after-cereal breakfast finisher, an ideal grab-and-go snack and a great mid-afternoon pick me up, we eat them at all hours of the day and night. We have a few … Continue reading →

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