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Vintage Rum Cake

Vintage Rum Cake

Richelle Fortin
Cakes, Vintage Recipes, bundt pan cake

In honour of sweet memories and timeless flavors

This cake is a tribute to my parents, whose wedding cake was—of course—a rum cake. My father often reminded me, “They just don’t make them like they used to.” And he was right. This decadent dessert brings back all the nostalgia, the richness, and the celebration that a real rum cake should. Sweet, buttery, and infused with just enough rum to feel special, it's the kind of dessert that turns any Sunday supper or festive gathering into an occasion.

Sugar Shack Traditional Omelet

Sugar Shack Traditional Omelet

Richelle Fortin
Breakfast, Cabane è Sucre, Comfort Food, Vintage Recipes

Nothing says Sugaring-Off Season quite like a hearty, golden omelet straight from the sugar shack! This traditional Sugar Shack Omelet is a staple in Québec’s maple syrup season, served alongside thick-cut bacon, baked beans, and of course, a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup. Known for its rich, custard-like texture with crisp edges, this omelet starts on the stove-top and then oven-baked for an authentic omelet that is simple yet deeply satisfying.

Whether you're enjoying a sugar shack meal at home or hosting a brunch, this easy, 7-ingredient recipe delivers a rustic, comforting dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Québécois classics.

Honey & Milk Bread

Honey & Milk Bread

Richelle Fortin
Breads, Vintage Recipes, Old Recipes

Wow! Blast from the past, bread made with Carnation milk, or what is evaporated milk. When I saw the recipe in a very old recipe book that was my mother’s I had to try it.

The book is so old, I am in awe of it, I love perusing the recipes in it and comparing it to how we cook/bake today.

Since I think I want to expand the bread recipes on the Feeding a Crowd website, I thought I would start with that one. It is different in many aspects, and it is worth making, the bread is rich, doughy and yes light, the taste is full flavored and not too sweet.