blueberries

This would be an ideal dessert for a dinner party or family gathering, because you can get away with small slices. Unless you’re like us and believe that when it comes to cheesecake, bigger is always better.

The fresh blueberries do scream ‘summer’ (although they’re easy to get year round) but because the clafoutis is served warm, it pairs well with dinner served on a cold and rainy fall evening

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I spent the last month in Israel, where I was on a steady diet of beige foods: hummus, pita, tahini, falafel, and shawarma. It was delicious - and very filling - but I am happy to be back in Toronto for local fruit season.

Natasha Turner gives her advice on the best choices when it comes to navigating the health food aisle.