Spelt is an increasingly popular ancient grain. The flour has an inherent nuttiness and toasty flavour, which make it an ideal complement to the fresh pear and fall spices in this muffin.?
Reminiscent of coffee cake, this streusel-topped skillet creation is perfect alongside afternoon tea.
The cool springs and summers of the Yukon result in an abundance of rhubarb. Combined with wild fireweed honey, rhubarb shines in this comfort-dessert classic. Frozen rhubarb also works well; run it under cold water to thaw completely, and drain well before using.
Just like pastel de choclo, a popular dish from Chile, this pie is loaded with raisins, olives and hard-cooked eggs. With puréed corn and cornmeal, it has a double-corn topping. Serve with fresh tomato salsa or a squeeze of lime.
Vera Kalmakoff has clearly conquered the communication barriers that growing up in the Russian-speaking community of Veregin, Saskatchewan, placed in her way. In her retired years she has started performing with ‘Senior's A GOGO', starring in an educational play about seniors and sexuality. She is a proud single mother and grandmother. She did it her way!
From: NFB.ca/bread
Packed with tasty fruit and good-for-you seeds, this all-bran muffin is a great start to the day or perfect as an on-the-go snack.
Moist, savoury mini muffins are the perfect bite-size addition to lunch for kids who love little snacks. To satisfy your finger-food lover, load up a lunch box with two or three muffins, some sliced veggies, grapes and hummus.