December Food Holidays & Events
Here are December Food Holidays & Events. Most of these holidays are based out of the USA, with others sprinkled in here & there. Find other months on The Year in Food Holidays & Events page. National Fruit Cake Month: Gluten Free Holiday Brandied Tiger Nut Fruit Cake Dark & Delicious Holiday Fruit Cake Browse Cake shows, Cake recipes Dark Brandied Christmas Fruitcake Haskap Barmbrack Bread Cooking Shows: Cake Recipes...
How to Bake Blackberry Pie
Blackberry Pie is a true joy of summertime. When blackberries are in season, there is nothing more delicious than the plump, luscious blackberries in a pie with a little whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream on the side. This is really a treat for the eyes and the palate. Though, I prefer fresh blackberries, frozen blackberries are acceptable. How to Bake Blackberry Pie: I used my Mom’s recipe for the pie shell of this...
How to Make Raspberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Raspberry Vinegar Reduction
Red & white, and full of fresh, sweet flavor, Raspberry Parfaits with Napa Valley Raspberry Vinegar Reduction is just perfect for Victoria Day weekend. Whether it’s Victoria Day, Memorial Day, Canada Day, 4th of July or Labor Day, this parfait can hold its own and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth – sweet & creamy. Plump, ripe berries adorn your parfait glasses, as ice cream gets layered in between. They are...
How to Make Dreamy Strawberry Slice: Victoria Day Recipes
Dreamy Strawberry Slice is a sumptuous dessert that will quickly disappear at your Victoria Day get-together! Strawberries are plentiful in the markets at this time of year, and are simply perfect for a red & white dessert fit for your Canadian table. What a lovely presentation on Victoria Day that the adults & kids will all love. Dreamy Strawberry Slice: This pan of deliciousness will make you smile & satisfy that sweet...
Catch Sexy Valentine’s Day Ideas with Web Chef, Kimberly Turner, on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
Tune in to Newstalk 610 CKTB to the Tim Denis in the Morning show on Friday, February 13th at 7:50 am to catch web chef, Kimberly Turner, with some very Sexy Valentine’s Day Recipe Ideas! Whether you’re looking for some tips on aphrodisiac foods, or something elegant & romantic to cook up & serve to your sweetheart, Kimberly’s got you covered. Swanky & sassy, these recipes are sure to excite & please...
How to Bake Haskap Apple Pie + Video
You’ll love this recipe for How to Bake Haskap Apple Pie! This recipe is probably the best of the best recipes I have done for an apple pie. An absolutely beautiful star-burst or flower pattern presentation you can create on your pie with the crimson-purple haskap berries in the center, this pie is a stunner. The flavor of apple & haskap goes so well together with plump, tender pieces of apple and the dried haskap berries...
Holiday Pies: Thanksgiving Twists on the Traditional
Holiday Pies are a staple for Thanksgiving & Christmas, and a sweet Twist on the Traditional is always welcome when it’s delicious! I love the wide variety of pies for the Holidays that are always impressive to look at. So many pies to choose from, so little time…and tummy room left after a huge feast. Save room for dessert! Holiday Pie Ideas: Pies of all varieties are served for Thanksgiving & Christmas –...
How to Make Haskapa Parfaits with Bee Pollen + Video
Here’s a super tasty recipe for How to Make Haskapa Parfaits with Bee Pollen. These parfaits are so beautiful to look at and can be presented as a dessert at any meal from an informal outdoor BBQ or to end an elegant dinner party. What’s Haskapa?: The haskap berry is indigenous to Russia and now grows in Canadian provinces, most notably Nova Scotia. The taste is like a combination of blueberry, elderberry, cranberry and is...
How to Make Lavender Tapioca Pudding + Video
A favorite at our house is tapioca pudding, but a unique twist to that recipe is How to Make Lavender Tapioca Pudding. The lavender plants in my kitchen garden have matured beautifully this year, and I love to scent my lingerie drawers and linen closets with lavender, so adding lavender to food recipes is another exciting way to enjoy lavender. I infuse the milk in this recipe with a fresh lavender stalk and leaves, as well as adding...
How to Oven-Bake Spiced Pear & Rhubarb with Verjus in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
I like to prepare this delicious Oven-Baked Pear & Rhubarb with Verjus in Stoneware Ramekins, and bring these pretty clay pots to the table with the lids on. It would be perfectly fine to make this dessert in large cups or mugs that will hold 2 1/2 cups. The dessert is best served warm and I like to leave a 3/4 inch space at the top, so each diner can add a nice dollop of whipped cream to the top, at the table. How to Oven-Bake...
How to Macerate Strawberries + Video
There are quite a number of recipes that call for Macerated Strawberries or other fruits, and this is how it’s done… We had the good fortune of getting a large flat of fresh local strawberries from Harvest Barn Country Markets here in Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Southern Ontario. We are planning on freezing some of these delicious berries, making some fabulous freezer jam, berry syrup, eating lots of them straight from the...
How to Grill Peach Summertime Dessert: Father’s Day Flavor
A perfect finish to a wonderful Father’s Day celebration is our recipe for How to Grill Peach Summertime Dessert! We are very fond of peaches and after peach pie, peach tarts, peaches & cream, etc., we have found a dessert that is both simple and delicious, and can be served any time fresh peaches are available. How to Grill Peach Summertime Dessert: Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 20 min Grill Time: 10 min Yield: 6 –...
How to Grill Pineapple Dessert: Father’s Day Flavor
Here’s How to Grill Pineapple Dessert for a very special Father’s Day! After grilling your outdoor meal, why not end with these deliciously sweet, grilled pineapple slices that your guests for Father’s Day will love? How to Grill Pineapple Dessert: This is so quick & easy, and tasty enough to compete with any labor intensive dessert. Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 10 min Grill Time: 10 min Yield: 6 – 8...
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