Tomorrow is Canada Day and the weather is supposed to be perfect – at least here in the nation’s capital anyway. While we can’t get together in large groups or take in the fireworks with a mob of fellow patriots, we can make the most of the sunshine and warm weather. Allow me to propose…
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Black Pepper Strawberry Shortcakes
I think strawberry shortcake might be the quintessential summer dessert. Is there anything better for savouring the longer days and warmer evenings than dining al fresco and topping off the evening with a bit of nature’s candy nestled in a cloud of whipped cream on a flaky buttermilk biscuit? I think not. Last week…
Peppered Strawberry Balsamic Shandy
Summahhhhhhhhhhtime! Finally. Shandy season is upon us. Whoever came up with the idea of adding fruit juice to beer deserves a medal. This is a bit of a departure from your typical shandy as it doesn’t actually involve any juice. In this example, a complex savoury syrup is muddled with strawberries to yield a…
