Monique Lafreniere

Fruitcake, Anyone? Monique Lafreniere

Great flavours and great stories to whet your appetite! A novel and a recipe book in one sitting. Pick a story, any story and become immersed in laughter and nostalgia. Then, fill your kitchen with the enticing smells and tastes of the recipes that follow. Go retro with Mom's Meatloaf and Mashed Root Vegetables. Add Spice Cake with Pomegranate Butterscotch Sauce for dessert and prepare to swoon. Plan an easy Lover's Picnic for a sunny Sunday afternoon. Stock up on Damson Plum Jam to enliven your winter breakfasts. Pour a cup of tea and watch your guests devour a Christmas spread of Mocha Squares, Christmas Fruit Bars and Mom's Fruitcake. Salmon Crepes and Lemon Soufflé will qualify you as a four star chef. From the comfort foods of the fifties to the bowl foods of current times, you will find recipes fit for weeknight suppers and fancy receptions. Let this book be your guide to a new cooking adventure and a belly full of laughs.