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Thanksgiving pumpkin pie revisited

How many pumpkin pie posts are too many? None I say! Especially when it’s Thanksgiving time again in Canada! A few years back I wrote about how I attempted to make pumpkin pie the old fashion way, and in the end…

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Posted by: on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
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Tarte Au Sucre, Take 2

A couple of months ago we had a Foodists Montréal movie night. Even though I was told we had loads of desert, being a sugar addict I just had to add to the sweets being offered, as for a while I’ve been wanting to make…

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Posted by: on Sunday, April 8th, 2012
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Get Out Your Rolling Pin

In a week’s time a lovely friend will be getting married at the charming Heritage Hall. As part of the bride and groom’s DIY approach to the day they have requested a helping hand from their guests on the…

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Posted by: on Sunday, September 25th, 2011
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Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie

This was our first attempt at a lemon meringue pie and seriously, it was so exciting! Tina’s husband parked himself in front of the oven window in anticipation of our creation and he was delighted with the result (as we…

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Posted by: on Saturday, May 28th, 2011
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Eat San Francisco in Two Days

In the past month, I had 3 different out-of-town visitors who came and asked of me one thing: “Pailin, take me to the best place to eat in San Francisco.” This is more difficult than one might…

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Posted by: on Saturday, May 21st, 2011
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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Our guest contributor today, Cara Payne,  shares her famous Sticky Toffee Pudding. I love this recipe, as does everyone who eats it! If you’re looking for a delicious, warm, light and fluffy, caramel and whipped cream…

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Posted by: on Friday, February 18th, 2011
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Rhubarb Season

Photo Credit: Gruntzooki It’s rhubarb season. Last week at the farmer’s market the guy in front of me loaded up on no less than 11 bundles and I watched anxiously, hoping there would be some left.…

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Posted by: on Friday, June 4th, 2010
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Happy Pi Day!

March 14th is Pi Day, a day to celebrate the great and never-ending number.   While I know it’s not “officially” a food celebration, I figure my BMath gives me permission share the day with my Foodist…

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Posted by: on Saturday, March 14th, 2009
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Ultimate Shepherd’s Pie

Twas three nights before Christmas and all through the house, not an idea for dinner was thought of until my pal Pete told me he was doing Shepherd’s Pie for his. On a day when Vancouver got walloped with a…

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Posted by: on Sunday, December 21st, 2008
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Pumpkin Pie, the “Old Fashioned” way

It’s Thanksgiving time again in Canada, and this year I decided to make my own pumpkin pie—from scratch. No canned pumpkin this year! Making a purée from roasted pumpkin is a bit of work, but I hoped it would be…

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Posted by: on Sunday, October 12th, 2008
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Last night I discovered the best recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb pie on Simply Recipes. I found it very strange because it calls for instant tapioca. The outcome was amazing. By far the best tasting pie I have ever had.

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Posted by: on Saturday, May 27th, 2006
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Mini Pie

Everything is better when it is smaller… well not everything. But definately pies.

Here is my recipe for mini pies (or one regualr size pie).

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Posted by: on Thursday, May 4th, 2006
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