Albion Gould
makes & travels
I have daydreamed about having a Christmas evening with friends–it’s something I actively miss and I don’t know that I realized how lucky I was to have people who thought that kind of thing was fun in the States. While life is rather different now, I still enjoy making the most of the season in …
It’s a funny thing–I was never a massive fan of pumpkin pie when I was growing up. I know it’s the classic American Thanksgiving dessert, but I just never cared for it. Fast forward a few decades to where I’m living in another country and am massively homesick and all I’ve been thinking about is …
Here’s the thing–I am super messed up all the way around when I’m in New Zealand. Fall is spring and Halloween has pink flowers and Christmas has barbecues. I want my American comfort foods for the seasons my body thinks it should be. Not only are October and November not full of pumpkin spice and …
One of my top three favourite desserts in the world is, hands down, crème brûlée. If it is on the menu somewhere, that is probably what I will get. I mean really, who can pass up rich custard and delicious caramelized sugar?? Because I love desserts and really love cocktails, I thought it would be …
My favourite vegetable is brussels sprouts. I’ve managed to pass that onto my kids, which makes side dishes a lot of fun. We definitely have favourite brussels sprouts dishes and we tend to rotate between them. Sometimes, though, we need to add a new variation into the mix. This brussels sprouts with apples, pecans, and …
If you have ever looked for a cookie recipe for the holidays, chances are you have been bombarded with everything from peanut butter blossoms to red velvet cookies. With so many different recipes out there, you simply won’t be able to make them all. If you are looking for a way to spend time with …
