I wanted to make something savoury or tart to serve with ice wine. I thought apricot would do nicely since they are in season in early August and inexpensive »

Sprited peaches make a perfect upside down cake. Simmer down the brandy-syrup for a drizzle »

Homemade pie with a fail-proof dough recipe from my Mom’s neighbour, Ron »

This lemon cake has the texture of pudding and the strength of real lemon. Tasted even better the next day »

Green tomato pie in a jar? Why not?

My friend Shirley called to say her pear tree is laden with fruit. I am planning to pick some Cortlands or Galas to make pear-apple pie filling with these bosc pears »

This recipe lets you store strawberry rhubarb pie in a jar for a burst of joy mid-winter. It uses apple as the base for the goo and binding agent. I chose Cortlands because they are rated excellent for baking. This year, they were ready on September 15 so I was able to get my hands [...]

I was given a flat of pears (13) from my friend Liz, straight from her grandparents garden. She had eaten her fill and thought maybe I could use them in jars. This pie recipe is ideal in tartlets at a holiday meal and paired with vanilla ice cream »

I took this cake to my sister’s today to share with a cup of tea. I had two servings, she raved about how great it was »

One of my colleauges brought this cake to a committee meeting »