Holiday Ginger Snaps

Posted by Gabi on 24 December 09

When you are in the mood for a nice spicy gingerbread type cookie- these should do the trick. I made this batch for Winter Solstice this week so that’s why they’re decorated as suns. Cut them out in whatever shape you desire and decorate or sprinkle with sliced almonds. They are a touch of  the [...]

 Blackberry Almond Thumbprints

Posted by Gabi on 23 December 09

This recipe came from my Aunt B as Raspberry Almond Thumbprints-one of our favourite all time cookies. In fact, we served these as part of a cream tea for our wedding reception. 

 They are a delightful combination of short bread cookie with the almond playing a nice offset against the sweet-tartness of the jam center. As [...]

 Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

Posted by Gabi on 4 November 09

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy and sometimes it is a bit past its prime as well. But luckily it is so easy [...]

 Fresh Raspberry Tarts and a Fresh Start

Posted by Gabi on 26 August 09

Once, I remember well, my life was a feast where all hearts opened and all wines flowed.
Jadis, si je me souviens bien, ma vie était un festin où s’ouvraient tous les coeurs, où tous les vins coulaient. -Arthur Rimbaud 1873
Nothing better than a fresh raspberry tart in a cookie crust unless it’s a fresh start [...]