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Saskatoon Tarts: Only in Canada, you say? . . . Pity.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Cree people from the Canadian prairies knew a good thing when they found it, or rather, them. Aboriginal peoples and early settlers in Western Canada have been eating saskatoons for hundreds of years. They are also known as Prairie … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon Berry Jam Pie

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

This recipe comes from the Saskatoon Berry Farm in Cobble Hill, BC. It is reminiscent of the old raspberry coconut bar recipe that is usually on a sweets tray at Christmas time. The concensus around the table was to add … Continue reading →

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Fruit Flan with Gingersnap Crust

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

This flan became Laura’s favourite dessert after the first time I made it. She now requests it instead of a cake for her birthday. Varying the crust and the type of fruit makes this a creative exercise and it always … Continue reading →

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