Coconut is one of my favourite flavours and also one of my favourite “textures, ” and this week high a recipe using coconut that would make a great dessert for a backyard barbecue, Mother’s Day brunch or long weekend party: Layered Coconut Cream Cheesecake Bars. Click READ MORE for the recipe!

I had dulce de leche long before it was popular here and could be purchased in a jar at major grocery and specialty stores. The sweet, caramelized milk on top of a smooth, creamy cheesecake is to die for. Click READ MORE for our Dulce de Leche Cheesecake recipe!

Nothing says spring quite like strawberry shortcake. I have memories of going to my grandmother’s church on Strawberry Social Day each spring. There were ladies reading tea leaves in real bone china cups and, of course...

Maple syrup -- who doesn’t love it? When I lived out on the West Coast, I really didn’t think much about it. I bought real Canadian maple syrup, of course, but had no idea about the process of harvest, or when or where it is harvested. Now living out East, it’s ...

Spring seems to be the season for brunch. Maybe it’s the casual nature of entertaining this time of year, or the holidays such as Easter and Mother’s Day that bring it out in us. I know I tend to have fewer dinner parties and more brunch gatherings.Everyone’s idea of brunch ...