Spring is nearly upon us and what better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with an easy and delicious dessert? This Strawberry Basil Galette is a simple and flavourful after-dinner treat that balances the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a hint of savoury in the form of balsamic vinegar and basil….
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Strawberry Rhubarb Slushie
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…
Strawberry Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yes, the Whole30 diet continues and so do the recipes to fit the bill. But, I’ve known enough people to do Crossfit to know that if you talk about your latest health/fitness regimen too much, people will want to stop talking to you. So for a change of pace I thought I would give you…
Strawberry Basil Crostini
I put out a poll on Instagram stories over the weekend to let you, my audience, determine what I would make for the blog this week. I gave four options, main, salad, snack, or brunch. Well the people have spoken and “snack” eked out “salad” for the people’s choice award this week. Your wish is…
Strawberry Fields Cocktail
Okay, so, like, are we done with snow? I’m feeling emotionally battered from seven months of winter and am desperate for even the faintest hint of sunshine and warmth. I am looking forward to outdoor farmer’s markets and buying fruit and produce from local farms. There’s nothing more disappointing than buying tomatoes or strawberries from…
Strawberry Coconut Semifreddo
Ice cream! No ice cream maker required! This low-tech, easy to make cool treat will have you wowing guests in no time. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious and is dead simple to prepare. I was feeling patriotic and made this on Canada Day before venturing out into the sweltering heat. Was everyone…
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…
