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"There is such exquisite charm in this lovely B&B. I am so glad to have had an opportunity to stay here.". - Tanya Kozak, Coquitlam, BC
Old Fashioned Butter Tarts
May 05, 2014 - Recipes
Ingredients
For the dough
1-1/2 cups (200 grams) all-purpose flour
7 tbsp (100 grams) very cold butter
2 tbsp (30 grams) sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 egg, beaten with 2 tsp of water
For the filling
1/2 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp of light corn syrup
Directions
1
Pies Pies Pies
May 05, 2014 - Recipes
For a crust that best resists sogginess from wet fillings, choose a crumbly crust made with egg. Flaky crusts more readily soak up liquid.
To make sure that the crust won't be undercooked and to minimize sogginess, prebake the crust in the pan "blind," without filling. Line the crust
The Ultimate Wave - Tahiti
New 3D movie starts May 3rd.
The Ultimate Wave - Tahiti 3D follows World Champion surfer Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer. Watch them explore the nature of waves and hunt for the ultimate wave-riding experience at the famed Pacific surf site of