It’s always a thrill when the actual book arrives! This one got here a little late, but that only made for a sweeter reception. Read more about It Happened on Sweet Street here.

It’s July 7, the Bookday of It Happened on Sweet Street, the official publication date! Here’s a spread for the party I might have had if parties had been allowed. Notice the rival desserts are all present: cake, cookies and pie? Enjoy!

Apple-blackberry under an ineffective lattice. There are much more spectacular pies to be found on Sweet Street! Check it out!

I’m so happy to see the finished cover art for Pierre & Paul: Dragons! Thank you so much to the wonderful Alice Carter! See more of Alice’s work here.

Blackberry Buttermilk Upside Down Cake. Great with a book!

I’m so pleased that The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventuring Cat has been nominated for a Chocolate Lily Award! This readers’ choice award celebrates the creative work of children’s authors and illustrators living in British Columbia. See the full list of nominees in all categories.

Chocolate hazelnut biscotti. Good with a book!

I set out to bake this rhubarb cake with the leftover rhubarb in my garden, only to discover I didn’t have enough fruit. So I checked the freezer for leftover strawberries. Only one in the bag! Threw in the remaining handful of frozen blueberries too. Now there were only a few peach slices in the bag. Why not? Voilà! This is a rhubarb strawberry blueberry peach cake! If you like dessert, check out It Happened on Sweet Street!

A Strawberry Rhubard Pie-Galette hybrid. My friend Sharon showed me this trick of using ALL the left over pastry. The rhubarb is this spring’s first crop. And if you like sweets, you might like It Happened on Sweet Street!

Lemon and Black Pepper Biscotti, perfect for springtime tea, or to nibble with a sweet book: It Happened on Sweet Street.