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Pain à la citrouille à l’huile d’olive, épices & sucre perlé

Pain à la citrouille à l’huile d’olive, épices & sucre perlé

Richelle Fortin
Autumn Recipes, Baking, Brunch, Cakes, Coffee Cakes, Crowd Pleasers, Fall Recipes, Homemade, Pumpkin

There’s something grounding about baking with pumpkin when the days start to cool. This deeply spiced pumpkin bread is rich, tender, and generously scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Finished with a crackly crown of pearl sugar and served with salted maple butter, it’s the kind of loaf that feels equally right on a fall brunch table, tucked into a lunchbox, or sliced thick with a cup of afternoon coffee.

Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Pearl Sugar & Salted Maple Butter

Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Pearl Sugar & Salted Maple Butter

Richelle Fortin
Autumn Recipes, Baking, Brunch, Cakes, Coffee Cakes, Crowd Pleasers, Fall Recipes, Homemade, Pumpkin

There’s something grounding about baking with pumpkin when the days start to cool. This deeply spiced pumpkin bread is rich, tender, and generously scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Finished with a crackly crown of pearl sugar and served with salted maple butter, it’s the kind of loaf that feels equally right on a fall brunch table, tucked into a lunchbox, or sliced thick with a cup of afternoon coffee.

Cranberry & Cream Cheese Muffins with Orange

Cranberry & Cream Cheese Muffins with Orange

Richelle Fortin
Muffins, Homemade

This muffin is so perfect for cold winter days, the tartness of the cranberries, the creaminess of the muffin batter, no need for butter really, but I am sure it is awesome with butter too!

Once you are comfortable with the base of this recipe it will also be easy to substitute the cranberries with blueberries because blueberries and orange are a great combination too.

Quebec Sugar Pie | A Tradition Worth Keeping

Quebec Sugar Pie | A Tradition Worth Keeping

Richelle Fortin
Comfort Food, Crowd Pleasers, Desserts, Holidays, Homemade, Laura Secord Cookbook, making memories, Old Recipes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving make-ahead, Xmas, Christmas Holiday

"Quebec Sugar Pie has as many versions as cooks, but tradition demands that the filling be somewhat thin in consistency and, because of its richness, that the depth of the filling be much less than for pies in general." - Laura Secord Canadian Cookbook

This quote perfectly encapsulates how I've experienced sugar pie my entire life. These pies are a staple at every family gathering during the winter, especially during the holidays and Sugaring-Off season (maple syrup making season). For the longest time, I let my aunts handle the sugar pie making, but now it's our turn to carry on these beloved family traditions.

Goat Cheese Appetizer Log with Pistachios, Cranberries and Caramelized Shallots

Goat Cheese Appetizer Log with Pistachios, Cranberries and Caramelized Shallots

Richelle Fortin
Appetizer, Gluten Free, Homemade, Goat Cheese

I absolutely love a good charcuterie board – and honestly, who doesn’t? There’s always something for everyone. One of my favorite additions to a spread is a non-dairy cheese option, and goat cheese fits the bill perfectly. I’m especially fond of Le Cendrillon™, an ash-covered, soft-ripened goat cheese. Drizzled with local honey and paired with a crisp cracker (sometimes even one made from my own sourdough discard, speckled with sesame seeds and herbs), it's an elegant and flavorful bite.

Sourdough Discard Blueberry Pancake Muffins

Sourdough Discard Blueberry Pancake Muffins

Richelle Fortin
Baking, Blueberries, Homemade, Muffins, Sourdough Discard, Sourdough, Snacks

Sourdough Discard Blueberry Pancake Muffins

Lazy Saturdays often inspire the best creations, and this recipe is no exception. It started as a simple idea for waffles but evolved into fluffy pancakes and, ultimately, snackable pancake muffins. Using sourdough discard—what I call sourdough gold—this recipe is versatile and packed with flavor.

Whether you’re making pancakes, waffles, or muffins, the combination of sourdough discard, fresh blueberries, buttermilk, and butter guarantees moist, delicious results every time. Perfect for brunches, lunchboxes, or anytime snacking!