Monthly Archives: March 2008

Violets- Happy Spring with sweet Flowers and the Flour shortage!

Posted on 2008/03/20 by Gabi

Welcome Spring! I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine: There sleeps Titania sometime of the night, Lull’d in these flowers … Continue reading →

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Irish Coffee Pound Cake for Pub Crawl 2008

Posted on 2008/03/17 by Gabi

  When Emiline of Sugar Plum Sweets announced her Pub Crawl event for St. Pat’s I knew I had to join in. I love the flavours of Irish Coffee and I thought they’d be perfect for a pound cake. (Last … Continue reading →

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Creamy Cotija Cilantro Chile Dressing for Taco Salad

Posted on 2008/03/17 by Gabi

Want a dressing that’s perfect over taco salad? Leave your Ranch and Blue Cheese behind and try this Creamy Cilantro Chile Dressing- the flavours complement any Mexican food you care to eat it with.  Creamy Cotija Cilantro Chile Dressing 2 … Continue reading →

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Ajiaco and Crumpets with Pebre

Posted on 2008/03/13 by Gabi

I lived for several years with some lovely friends from Chile. During that time I learned to enjoy much of Chilean food and I was fortunate enough to learn to prepare a few favorite dishes.  Chile possesses a lengthy coastline and a central valley … Continue reading →

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