It’s the festive season again! The best time of the year, and it comes with the best food and drink. Everyone loves a cocktail at a party or as an evening treat in front of the Christmas tree, a crackling fire or just while watching the television. Not everyone wants alcohol, though, and these non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails) are just as […]
Tag: Maple Syrup
Festive Maple Syrup Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Nut Roast
We really enjoy a good old nut roast – it’s a veggie classic, completely adaptable and a great alternative to a meat roast dinner. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other festive occasion. Whilst we’re trying to reduce our meat intake, we’re not fully vegetarian, and I decided to have a go at experimenting with the traditional nut roast to […]
Bonfire Cake
Go big, or go home with this absolutely ridiculous cake! For a mini baking competition at work couple of years ago, I wanted to come up with something that reflected an Autumn/Bonfire Night theme, and this behemoth was born. A yummy maple and pecan sponge cake with a maple mascarpone topping is a lovely, fairly light(!?), treat on it’s own. […]
Autumn Salad with Maple Dressing
In our last recipe, New England Shrimp Rolls, I mentioned my honeymoon trip around New England. A fall delight! Another joy of the autumn/fall season is gourds, specifically pumpkins and squashes. Some of the smaller varieties can be pretty ugly looking things, but they are nonetheless hearty, delicious vegetables that can soak up flavour and can easily take centre-stage in […]