walnuts

Toasted Walnut, Honey & Ricotta Crostini

May 21, 2013 Appetizers
Ricotta Crostini

Last month my new friend Sandra from Dairy Farmer’s of Canada dropped off a few of the winning cheeses from the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix (yes! there is such a thing!). The Grand Champion winner was Quality Inc.’s Ricotta Cheese, and it was the first time a fresh cheese has won the whole competition. [...]

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Mint Chocolate Chip Rocky Road Squares

December 10, 2012 Bars & Squares
Mint Chocolate Chip Rocky Road Bars

Although I’m obsessed with the S’mores flavour profile (marshmallows + chocolate + graham), the same can’t be said about the whole Rocky Road thing (marshmallows + chocolate + nuts). No logical explanation for that really; I’ve just never really been drawn to Rocky Road recipes. Until this one! I’ve had these squares bookmarked (and now [...]

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Goodbye Dollies + Barry’s Farewell Treat Week

June 15, 2011 Bars & Squares

The human garbage disposal has left the building! Yes, it’s true, my co-worker Barry - the bottomless pit/treat monster - has moved on to another company. Luckily he’s only going to be about two blocks away, but still, it’s sad to see him go. In honour of his last week, I thought it would be fitting [...]

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Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts

February 22, 2011 Brownies & Blondies

I think it’s so fitting that we’re kicking off Year 2 on Planet Byn with a recipe that’s connected to Danielle. You guys know that Danielle is my East Coast BFF who introduced me to food blogs almost three years ago. For Christmas this year, she got me a subscription to Bon Appetit - [...]

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