Candace Shaw

I make things happen.

  • Home
  • Family Recipes
    • Christmas Recipes from the House of Shaw
    • Baking
    • Blue-Ribbon Pies
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Pasta
  • Biography
  • Resume
  • Travel
    • Caminho Português
  • Home
  • Family Recipes
    • Christmas Recipes from the House of Shaw
    • Baking
    • Blue-Ribbon Pies
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Pasta
  • Biography
  • Resume
  • Travel
    • Caminho Português
Recipes

Crepes

Crepes are such a simple recipe, but the real work is in the frying, which is a sort of alchemy of heat and timing.  Crepes in the pan aren’t something…

read more
February 2, 2015
Baking, Recipes

Cranberry Muffins

Update 2019: Ten years later, this is still my favourite muffin recipe! I usually load it full of cranberries, but you can substitute other fruit – I think raspberries work…

read more
November 21, 2019
Baking, Recipes, Shaw Christmas Favourites

Snickerdoodles

2017 Update: I associate Snickerdoodles with Christmas, not because my family necessarily loves them but because I do, and anything sugary and cinnamony is bound to seem Christmassy to me.…

read more
November 15, 2017
Canning and Preserving, Recipes

Spiced Pickled Beets

There’s a restaurant in Peterborough called St. Veronus, where I was first introduced to the deliciousness of the spiced pickled beets.  Beets on their own, boiled and served with butter,…

read more
May 24, 2012
Articles, Recipes, Shaw Christmas Favourites

Glazed Baked Ham

Baked Glazed Ham has replaced our Roast Turkey at Christmas Dinner - it's delicious, easier and faster than a turkey, and is a nice change if you're looking to do…

read more
December 23, 2019
  • Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar
    Camping,  Recipes,  Salads

    Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

    August 15, 2025 /

    A simple, delicious Summer coleslaw that pairs well with BBQ. All measurements are approximate, so feel free to adjust, but if you doubling or tripling the recipe, don’t double the salt or garlic until you’ve tasted it first. It keeps well, and gets better if refrigerated overnight. Summer Coleslaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Makes 2 to 4 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes chopping time, 20 minutes chilling time Ingredients – Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing Ingredients – Summer Coleslaw Instructions For more delicious recipes, visit my Family Recipes page!

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    August 1, 2018
  • Spinach and Apple Salad
    Recipes,  Salads

    Spinach and Apple Salad with Crispy Almonds

    January 25, 2025 /

    I make this salad pretty regularly as a side salad for just about anything; it's super-easy to make, and the ingredients keep a long time (except for the spinach, of course), so it's easy to whip up if you want to add some greens to a meal. It's also delicious, and a little unexpected

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Jalapeno-Cheese Dip

    Jalapeno-Cheese Dip

    January 29, 2014

    Cauliflower Tacos

    February 7, 2017
    Buttermilk Pancakes

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    November 6, 2013
  • Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)
    Baking,  Recipes

    Ham and Gruyère Quiche (Crustless)

    January 1, 2025 /

    I came up with this Ham and Gruyère quiche as a way to use up the leftover baked ham from our Festive Dinner; it turns out that it's absolutely delicious, whether you eat it the day you make it or reheat it the next day.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    October 31, 2018

    Pie Pastry (Basic)

    July 13, 2009
    Bûche de Noël

    Bûche de Noël

    December 13, 2017
  • Fresh Pasta - Candace Shaw
    Pasta,  Recipes

    Fresh Pasta – Pasta Fresca all’uovo

    May 8, 2023 /

    I’ve been wanting to learn to make fresh pasta for quite a few years; I did make an attempt at it a while back, when I was replicating historical recipes (something I’m still really interested in). I found rolling the dough out with a rolling pin didn’t really work for me – I either didn’t have the upper body strength or the patience to get the thinness I was looking for. I’ve waffled on buying a pasta machine, because they’re a bit pricey and I’m not a fan of having kitchen gadgets take up space unless they’re really getting used. But then a friend lent theirs to me, and I’m…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    March 21, 2023
    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    January 31, 2018
  • Baking,  Recipes

    Cinnamon Rolls

    April 2, 2023 /

    This recipe for cinnamon rolls was originally written to be made with a standing mixer and a dough hook, but I’ve altered it. since I don’t have one. The only real difference is that it may take a but of muscle to get the dough ingredients combined (and of course, I got impatient, as I do, and got my hands into it to mix it thoroughly). I know that standing mixers have been The Thing for Serious Home Cooks for a long time now, but they’re expensive, and while I’m sure I’d get some use out of one, I mostly view them as a dust-catching status symbol that takes up…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Croissants

    Croissants

    November 21, 2017
    Cassie's Banana Bread

    Cassie’s Banana Bread

    January 7, 2020
    Chocolate Pavlova

    Chocolate Pavlova with Fresh Fruit

    January 10, 2018
  • Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine
    Pasta,  Recipes

    Shrimp & Bacon Fettuccine

    March 21, 2023 /

    This Shrimp & Bacon recipe has been a staple dinner of mine for a few years now; I love it because it's really simple to make, really delicious, and it always feels a bit indulgent and celebratory.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    Buttery Garlic Basil Tomato Sauce

    January 31, 2018
    Fresh Pasta - Candace Shaw

    Fresh Pasta – Pasta Fresca all’uovo

    May 8, 2023
  • Recipes,  Soups

    Chicken and Rice Soup

    April 26, 2021 /

    I love this Chicken and Rice Soup, which was suggested to me by a friend on Twitter after I was given a giant bag of rice last year. But the way the original recipe was formatted and written at Bon Appetit (with autoplay video links, ugh!) made me crazy. So I’ve re-written it with some small changes (I hate kale, so I sub in spinach). I find the soup base itself a nice substantial chicken soup, but the garlic oil makes it addictive, and I always double that part of the recipe, at least. The rice does sometimes break down into mush, but I don’t mind that – it just…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    concord grape pie

    Concord Grape Pie

    October 2, 2011
    The Perfect Omelette

    The Perfect Omelette

    March 29, 2019
    Roasted Tomato Soup

    Roasted Tomato Soup

    April 10, 2018
  • Alexi Chatzilias Alexis
    Baking,  Blue-Ribbon Pies,  Recipes

    Pecan Pie

    February 7, 2021 /

    I made this for a friend’s birthday, and he said it was “the best pecan pie he’s ever had,” which is exactly the kind of response you want when you bake something for someone. It’s both the first one I’ve ever baked and the first one I’ve ever eaten, but I know I’ll be making it again, because it’s always good to play the hits. Pecan Pie Ingredients Directions Based on Epicurious’ Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie recipe with alterations.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Lemon Cake Vegan

    Lemon Cake (Vegan!)

    March 7, 2019
    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    Dutch Oven Campfire Bread

    August 1, 2018
    concord grape pie

    Concord Grape Pie

    October 2, 2011
  • Fuck it, Forget it, and Forge ahead - Bennett Bedoukian
    Articles,  Year-End Thoughts

    2020: Fuck it, Forget it, and Forge ahead

    December 31, 2020 /

    My annual year-end post, somewhat subdued in comparison to other years.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Candace's Monthly Relationship Checklist

    Candace’s Monthly Relationship Checklist

    August 21, 2020
    NXNE Presents a sausage fest - Electric City Magazine

    NXNE PRESENTS A SAUSAGE FEST

    July 8, 2016

    Three Big Ideas for Peterborough

    April 24, 2013
  • Recipes

    Short Rib-Stuffed Agnolotti del Plin

    December 1, 2020 /

    Tools Ingredients Pasta dough Roasted Braised Short Ribs Pasta Filling Pasta Sauce Method Day One Roasted Short Ribs Pasta Dough Day Two Roasted Short Ribs The Filling Pasta Filling the pasta Cooking the finished pasta Alexi Chatzilias tenant

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Nana-Approved Turkey Pot Pie

    Nana-Approved Turkey Pot Pie

    September 11, 2010

    Chicken and Rice Soup

    April 26, 2021
    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Oil

    Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame Seed Oil

    August 21, 2016
  • Bûche de Noël
    Recipes,  Shaw Christmas Favourites

    Christmas Recipes from the House of Shaw

    November 27, 2020 /

    Festive recipes from our family gatherings

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Apple Pie

    March 28, 2009
    Lemon Cake Vegan

    Lemon Cake (Vegan!)

    March 7, 2019

    Chicken Burrito Bowls

    April 13, 2020
  • Poulet en cocotte (Roast Chicken in a Pot)
    Recipes

    Poulet en cocotte (Roast Chicken in a Pot)

    October 15, 2020 /

    Like many people, I spent this Thanksgiving apart from my family due to the pandemic. I’d had a rough week for a whole bunch of reasons, and was feeling really sad about missing out; cooking a big feast with and for people I love is one of my favourite things. But we decided we’d eat together over video chat, so I went ahead and made up a whole dinner like I’d do at home, though on a smaller scale – pumpkin pie, stuffing, melting potatoes, spinach salad with macintosh apples and sliced almonds, and instead of a turkey, a lovely roast chicken. Roasting a chicken is pretty straightforward, and I’ve…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    November 6, 2013
    Bûche de Noël

    Bûche de Noël

    December 13, 2017
    Cranberry Muffins

    Cranberry Muffins

    November 21, 2019
  • Candace's Monthly Relationship Checklist
    Articles

    Candace’s Monthly Relationship Checklist

    August 21, 2020 /

    Relationships are challenging; This monthly relationship checklist helps you identify issues early on, before they become fraught

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Lucky 2013

    January 1, 2013

    Beauty On, 2012

    December 31, 2011

    My First Hammam

    November 15, 2010
  • Recipes

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    July 2, 2020 /

    A comfort food based on roasted brussels sprouts, with caramelized onions, bacon, and a lovely vinaigrette - it's quick, easy, and delicious!

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Croissants

    Croissants

    November 21, 2017
    Fresh Pasta - Candace Shaw

    Fresh Pasta – Pasta Fresca all’uovo

    May 8, 2023

    Ugly Soup

    October 25, 2013
  • Travel

    Finishing the Camino – Santiago de Compostela

    May 20, 2020 /

    Finishing the Camino in Santiago - we visited the shrine of St. James, and gave the saint a hug before taking in the pilgrim's mass; then on to Porto!

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Camino Day 6 – Rubiaes to Tui

    May 13, 2020

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020

    Lentils with Fennel and Sausage

    April 2, 2013
  • Travel

    Camino Day 12 – Padron to Santiago

    May 19, 2020 /

    Camino Day 12 - Padron to Santiago - a day that started off great, but was derailed a bit by dehydration, but then finished at our goal - Santiago!

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Lentils with Fennel and Sausage

    April 2, 2013

    Camino Day 6 – Rubiaes to Tui

    May 13, 2020

    Camino Day 10 – Pontevedra to Caldas des Reies

    May 17, 2020
  • Travel

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020 /

    Camino Day 11 - Caldas des Reies to Padrón - a beautiful day with a little rain, a friendly church, a laundromat victory, and a feast of Galician cheeses!

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Walking the Caminho Portugues

    May 7, 2020

    Camino Day 7 – Tui to Porriño

    May 14, 2020

    Camino Day 3 – Rates to Barcelos

    May 10, 2020
  • Travel

    Camino Day 10 – Pontevedra to Caldas des Reies

    May 17, 2020 /

    Camino Day 10 - Pontevedra to Calda des Reies - a day of sun and showers, and highs and lows, and beautiful healing hot springs.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Camino Day 7 – Tui to Porriño

    May 14, 2020

    Finishing the Camino – Santiago de Compostela

    May 20, 2020

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020
  • Travel

    Camino Day 9 – Redondela to Pontevedra

    May 16, 2020 /

    7.5 hours walking, 23.4 km walked A little later than everyone else in the hostel, we got up and hoisted urpacks on our backs for 7:30am, two bleary-eyed peregrinas making a stop at the lovely O Cafe a Vila, for a coffee and whatever that cakey thing is. I wish we could’ve stayed longer, but the road was calling, and so after about 20 minutes in the nicest cafe, we got on our way. The top middle picture is a lavanderia, spots built in every village so that women could gather to wash clothes in the time before most houses locally had running water. They’re mostly deserted now, except for…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Camino Day 11 – Caldas des Reies to Padrón

    May 18, 2020

    Camino Day 12 – Padron to Santiago

    May 19, 2020

    Solo in Morocco

    February 8, 2014
  • Travel

    Camino Day 8 – Porrino to Redondela

    May 15, 2020 /

    6 hours walking, 17.6 km walked(Walking times includes stops for meals and breaks) Because we both got a pretty good night’s sleep for a change, we had a bit of a slow start, stopping a block away from the albergue for a quick coffee and croissant at Restaurante Paso a Nivel, a place whose main recommendation was that it was open, but which turned out to be pretty good. Getting on the road around 8am, we’d only been walking about an hour when we hit another milestone – the Camino waymarker that tell you you have less than 100 km to go before Santiago. The next stages are the most…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    My First Hammam

    November 15, 2010

    Camino Day 5 – Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes

    May 12, 2020

    Camino Day 2 – Vila Cha to Rates

    May 9, 2020
 Older Posts

Fine eyes, pert opinions.

Profligate as de rigueur.

Not a nice girl.

  • Home
  • Family Recipes
    • Christmas Recipes from the House of Shaw
    • Baking
    • Blue-Ribbon Pies
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Pasta
  • Biography
  • Resume
  • Travel
    • Caminho Português
Log in
  • Home
  • Family Recipes
  • Biography
  • Resume
  • Travel
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.