How can I include a recipe for radishes without talking about Rapunzel? I was an avid reader of Grimm’s Fairy Tales when I was a kid (and I mean the morbid Grimm versions, where Cinderella’s stepsisters cut off parts of their feet). In the Rapunzel story, a pregnant woman was craving radishes (or rampion, in some versions) from […]
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Crustless Fiddlehead and Butternut Squash Quiche
No clue about tonight’s dinner? Here’s a quick and easy meal where you can use almost any veggie in your fridge. I had some fresh fiddleheads and roasted squash and knew they’d be perfect for my picnic quiche!
Gatsby Garden Party at Spadina House
On a hot, sunny Sunday June afternoon, Tomiko, Donatello and I dressed up and walked up the hill to Spadina House to the Gatsby Garden Party. Although the party started at noon, we arrived around 2pm. At 3pm we gathered by the terrace and watched the Fashion Parade and the costume contest.
Canadian Style: Summer Hats
The strong summer sun gives us the perfect excuse to wear a beautiful hat! Of course the main purpose is to protect our delicate skin from those harsh rays, but it’s also just fun to play around with another accessory . These pretty ones would be ideal for an afternoon picnic! Clockwise from top left: Tilley’s Raffia is simple, versatile, […]
Ruby Red Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble
Rhubarb is a sour, pinkish green spring vegetable that cooks down into a delicious pink or red compote. It used to grow in our mother’s garden when we were kids, and we couldn’t resist taking a bite of the puckeringly sour stalks (just stay away from the leaves, which are poisonous). Once June rolls around, we […]