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Pastry

image of uncooked pie pastry brushed with egg wash ready for the oven

My Grandmother’s Double Pie Crust Recipe

June 7, 2020 by Elizabeth

This fail-proof pie crust recipe was my English grandmother’s, which she brought to Canada when she immigrated just after the Second World War. It evokes all the nostalgia for me, and so it’s my go-to recipe. Prep Time: 15 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy The therapeutic effects of pie-making Making pie is almost …

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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto & Mozzarella Tarts are a perfect midweek/school day dinner. #pesto #puffpastry

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto & Mozzarella Tarts Recipe

August 21, 2018 by Elizabeth

Ready-made puff pastry and sun-dried tomato pesto pair with fresh mozzarella cheese for a quick & easy midweek supper or after-school snack ready in under 20 minutes. In collaboration with Sacla. The kids go back to school tomorrow! Not that I’m counting down the hours or anything, but it’s tomorrow!! It’s been a rather fantastic …

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Lemon, Ginger & Cardamom Jam Tarts

December 22, 2013 by Elizabeth

At the end of this summer I was presented with the opportunity to guest review a jam recipe book, which I accepted with delight.

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“Never underestimate the power of your own story. Life may have taken unexpected turns, but it’s never too late to weave new threads of adventure into your tapestry. Keep spinning those yarns, my friend.

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