Category: Desserts

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Fresh Figs are a true delight, so when you see them buy a few. They are very seasonal, don’t travel well and are ripe for only a few weeks. English Potted Blue Cheese is usually a very strong cheese, and a little goes a long…

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh fruit. It can…

Canned Peaches

Canned Peaches

This recipe for Canned Peaches from Gramma Gail is a memory from our collective childhoods. Passed down from one generation to the next, made with the freshest peaches from British Columbia that you can find. You must taste at least one juicy, ripe peach first…

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake is very rich. This decadently rich cake will easily serve 12 or even 24 small slices! Fresh fruit and whipped cream or ice cream is the only garnish needed.

Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes

Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes

We love these special little cupcakes for bigger deal occasions! And who doesn’t love Cheesecake with fresh berries and some kind of whipped cream?

Oreo Ice Cream Bites

Oreo Ice Cream Bites

Oreo Cookies are delicious little treats, Gluten and Gluten Free. Perfect for dessert after busy summer days, filled with any kind of ice cream or gelato you prefer. Just start them earlier in the day!

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Summer screams for ice cream……….and what’s better than a full house and an Ice Cream Sandwich! Chapman’s Ice Cream is Peanut and Gluten Free. So easy to make at home.

Fruits Cups with Lemon Cream Cheese

Fruits Cups with Lemon Cream Cheese

A wonderful change from ice cream, this Lemon Cream Cheese is rich and creamy. Any fruit in season works. It also makes a great trifle style dessert layered with the fruit for a retro take on dessert.

Comox Camembert

Comox Camembert

The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Comox – all of 8 minutes away from one another on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted…

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is a rich, creamy and slightly tart /English dessert, topping or spread. This well used recipe comes from B & K’s Great Great Grandmother, Evelyn. Use Lemon Curd in small tarts and top with whipped cream as she did, use it for a…