Dining al fresco, at a picnic site or sprawled on a beach blanket, is one of the joys of island life. When you take it outside, even the simplest meal is an event. Read more…
dessert
Recipe: Cider-Poached Pears
Poached pears can be served atop fresh greens with shaved Parmesan, or with sweetened whipped cream for a simple dessert. These cider-poached pears are the autumn treat you’ve been looking for. Read more…
Recipe: Sparkling White Chocolate Cranberry Cake
From Kimberley Vy, pastry chef at The Inn at Laurel Point, comes this unique champagne sponge Cake, layered with white chocolate buttercream and garnished with sugar-frosted cranberries. Read more…
Recipe: Make Crust Bakery’s Red and White Candy Cane Meringues
Tom Moore, the chef/owner of Crust Bakery, says meringues make lovely gifts when packaged in pretty cello bags. Read more…
Recipe: How To Make Crust Bakery’s Marshmallow S’mores
At Crust Bakery, chef Tom Moore makes pans of Marshmallow S’mores to cut into squares and brulée with a torch for a simple holiday dessert. Read more…
Recipe: How to Make Ruth & Dean’s Coconut Cake
Susannah Ruth Bryan, the maker of beautiful cakes at Ruth & Dean in Victoria, is famed for her tall, snowy coconut cakes. Read more…
Recipe: Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows
Pastry Chef Kimberley Vy shares this easy recipe for homemade marshmallows, flavoured with pure peppermint extract. Read more…