There are two mature mulberry trees in our parents’ backyard. Since we have second and third-floor balconies, we can easily reach these delectable fruits. There is little else that heralds the coming of summer than fresh mulberries. These are so perishable, so seasonal, that I’ve never seen them for sale in the grocery store. Luckily, there […]
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White Chocolate Raspberry Birthday Cake
Tomiko’s birthday is in early July, and since the whole family was working and busy on the actual day, we put off having the cake until the following weekend. I have made my own birthday cakes since I was 13, and I love making my family’s birthday cakes as well! They don’t seem to […]
Toronto Eats: Appetizers at Southern Accent
During the lovely Toronto summertime, our family created a new tradition where we have appetizers and drinks on the patio on Friday evenings after work. By the end of the busy work week, we’re tired and may not have seen each other at all! Friday evenings on the patio are a great chance to relax, catch […]
Summery Lemon Pasta
When I was in university, I took a restaurant course where the main group project was to run a restaurant for a day. Each four-person group had to choose their restaurant name, theme, cuisine, menu, and recipes. All the other students in that class were our cooks and servers the day one group’s restaurant ran. As we were selecting […]
Canadian Style: Summer Hats
The strong summer sun gives us the perfect excuse to wear a beautiful hat! Of course the main purpose is to protect our delicate skin from those harsh rays, but it’s also just fun to play around with another accessory . These pretty ones would be ideal for an afternoon picnic! Clockwise from top left: Tilley’s Raffia is simple, versatile, […]