Tag Archives: fall

Oct

Farewell to the Season (and Roasted Tomato Soup with Chili Cream)

It is with a small tear in my eye that I post the last tomato photo of the season. Sigh. Alas, fall is here and this week I harvested the last of my summer crop: sun gold cherry tomatoes, yellow … Continue reading →

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Jan

Vanilla-Saffron Poached Pears

I’m on a whole-fruit-as-dessert kick. There’s just something so elegant and simple about serving a piece of fruit in its whole and natural state, lightly sweetened and topped with nothing but a bit of ice cream or creme chantilly. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking & Cake Decorating, Entertaining, Recipes | Tagged dessert, fall, fruit | 5 Comments

Jan

Baked Apples with Lemony Brown Butter Syrup

I know, I know. It’s pretty cruel of me to post a dessert recipe just as you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat a healthier diet. So here’s the good news: This dessert is light and healthy. Yes, yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking & Cake Decorating, Entertaining, Recipes | Tagged apples, dessert, fall, fruit, syrup | 3 Comments

Dec

Spicy-Sweet Roasted Fall Vegetables

On so many holiday buffets, the veggie dish invariably seems like the afterthought. With all those show-stopping side dishes — creamy potatoes, tangy cranberries, crumbly cornbread, and savory stuffing — who’s gonna get all excited about carrots and Brussels sprouts? … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertaining, Recipes | Tagged butternut squash, fall, holidays, spicy, sweet potato | 4 Comments

Dec

Butternut Squash Soup with Balsamic-Roasted Tomatoes

Last week I finished Term 2 of business school and suddenly found myself with time on my hands. So I’m back in the kitchen… cooking, eating, making a mess, and generally having a good time. Today was a dark and … Continue reading →

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