Blueberry Pancakes
Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen

Blueberry Pancakes

Christmas morning...I remember my mother­in­law would wake up really
early to prepare the turkey and while the turkey was roasting she would begin breakfast. So much wonderful food, with music on the radio and Bing Crosby on TV, with wrapping paper strewn about and everyone hanging around the kitchen...these are some of my fondest memories.

And here are my favourite pancakes, but I certainly don’t reserve these just for the holidays, they are fantastic and comforting all year long.

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The Eaton’s Red Velvet Cake
Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen

The Eaton’s Red Velvet Cake

My friend Laura remembers Saturday shopping trips with her mom. They would ride the bus to Eaton's, a downtown department store, and always end their day with Eaton's Special Red Velvet Cake. Someone shared the recipe with her and she's sharing it here with us. A stunning red and gloriously rich red, velvety cake.

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