Kathy Cassanto’s Butter Tarts are the real deal

No one makes a better butter tart than the bakery at Niagaras, 13th Street Winery. If there is a nicer butter tart, I’ve yet to encounter it.

Then on a recent visit to the Carp Farmer’s Market, I found the butter tarts made by Kathy Cassanto and was taken by their appearance. They just seemed right. The pastry appeared well made and not thick as too many others meant to “look” artisanal, often are.

Actual butter aromas rose as I opened the package and once eating it, I understood that this may not be a 13th Street butter tart, but it was the closest I’ve come. At $10 for six, this is a runaway bargain and Kathy’s tarts deserve a larger audience. Not because I want her to be inundated but because we’ve all been duped too many times by seriously bad versions.

Frankly, this is another area where labeling laws fall short. For something to be named a butter tart, it should actually contain a certain percentage of butter. Lucky for us we have Kathy Cassanto doing the right thing for her customers. Another thing, these are all-natural and contain only five ingredients.

You can buy Kathy’s tarts at the Carp Farmers Market on Saturdays or you can place an order by calling (613) 454-1511. Please note that there is no website.