Gather: No Trifling Matter
trifle—luscious, layered concoction of cake or cookies, fruit, custard, jam and whipped cream invented by the British and adored by everyone
Gather: No Trifling Matter Read More »
trifle—luscious, layered concoction of cake or cookies, fruit, custard, jam and whipped cream invented by the British and adored by everyone
Gather: No Trifling Matter Read More »
This dessert is similar to risengrød and is offered to the nisser (gnomes) on Christmas Eve in Denmark
Ris à l’amande (Danish rice pudding) Read More »
Back in the 1930s and 40s mom baked her own goodies and desserts. They tasted far better than the modern off-the-shelf desserts.
The holiday season ushers in all kinds of warming specialty drinks to cozy up with around the house. This Hot Dickens Cider is named after
This delicious mélange of peanuts, chocolate, and almond bark has become a family favourite. 6. Allow to harden for at least 1 hour. 7. Enjoy
Christmas Crockpot Candy Read More »
Ah, Christmas — the time of year when magazines abound with recipes promising taste sensations derived solely from rainbows and snowflakes. At least that’s my
The Proof is in the Pudding Read More »
I’ve got a moose stew I usually throw together in the winter for a party. I get it going on the stove, and when it’s
Eric’s Christmas Moose Stew Read More »
Midwinter is rife with tradition. Celebrating, tolerating, or avoiding family gatherings and their associated rituals is part of many people’s December, whether they ascribe to
And a Grouse, in a Pine Tree Read More »
In Klondike days, the oldtimers would have used canned spinach to make this quiche. Today, we have the luxury of being able to buy fresh
A Christmas Savoury Read More »
Simple ingredients: butter, sugar and flour make up real old-fashioned shortbread. While variations on these basic ingredients are many, the real McCoy is hard to
Simple and Sweet: An Old Time Read More »
Steak and Kidney Pie has been a Boxing Day tradition in my family. They go “Box” (shop) and I make the pies … mmm …
Cooking on the Wild Side of Christmas Read More »
My parents, Bob and Elly Porsild, were from Denmark and we always observed Christmas in the Scandinavian way, celebrating with dinner and pakke on the
A Taste of Denmark Read More »
The bright-red colour and tart flavour of Yukon cranberries complements Christmas feasts beautifully. For a change, try baking cranberry sauce ahead of the big day.
Cranberries Colour Christmas Read More »
With fall come many fruits, particularly juicy plums – lovely large dark ones and smaller golden plums. Either variety will work well in this easy-to-make
Going Plum Crazy for Fabulous Flavour Read More »
thimble is a little cap worn on the finger while sewing. Common in past days, maybe not so common today (unless you are a quilter),
A Thimble Full of Christmas Cranberries Read More »
It’s the season to eat, drink and be merry with friends and love ones. So what if we told you that you could kill two
Tidings of Hops and Barley Read More »
Cake Balls are a nice replacement for classic rum balls – lighter in texture because their insides have more cake than icing sugar
Festive Cake Balls Read More »
In Canada, as well as the States and all over Europe, this time of year the smells of cinnamon, molasses and ginger are overwhelming at
A Matter of Texture Read More »
Editor’s Note: Residents of Dawson City are known to enjoy a good get-together with friends, especially in the long months of winter. So we asked
Festive Fare from Friends Read More »
Caribou Liver Paté by Michael Edwards Several years ago up on the Blackstone I harvested my first caribou, a young male from the Porcupine herd.
Spinach Pie This is called Spinach Pie in my house, but it’s actually a no-crust quiche. My mom makes this for me when I visit,
The festive season is upon us and so too is food for entertaining. Here is a trio of dips, ones that can be made ahead,
Dipping into that Festive Flavour Read More »