Have you ever had a madeleine before? If not, I highly recommend it. Shaped like little seashells, these adorable, spongey, buttery little cakes are delicious and super simple to make. What are madeleines? Madeleines are of French origin, dating back between the 17th and 19th centuries. The specific origin of the recipe has become something […]
Hey guys, I’m back again, and this time with a warm-you-to-your toes recipe for hot chilli hot chocolate, or as some would call it, “Mexican hot chocolate.” If you’ve never tried pairing dark chocolate and spicy hot peppers together, you have got to put this on your list of things to experience at some point. […]
Not a cake person? Can’t have gluten? Love creamy, light, and fruity desserts? Well folks, today is your day: and if it isn’t already, Pavlova is going to be your new favourite dessert. What is Pavlova? Pavlova is a crisp, sweet meringue shell filled with freshly whipped cream and fresh fruit (or in this version, […]
What’s better on a cold day than a mug of hot apple cider? Cranberry apple cider! This recipe is one of my all-time favourites: it’s tart, not too sweet, and full of lip smacking, robust fall flavour. Plus, it’s completely beautiful. Not a bad bonus, I would say! If you, like me, love apple cider, […]
Ok everyone, it’s pumpkin spice season, and I’ve got a new recipe for you: pumpkin apple butter. This is my last apple butter post for the year, I promise. After posting a recipe for Tart Apple Butter, Sweet Apple Butter, Cranberry Apple Butter, and then a couple of pastries also using apple butter (see Cranberry […]
Fall is in the air, and it’s about time we all started thinking about fall gatherings and mulled apple cider. If you’ve never made it before, this is one of my favourite recipes to make every year! When I think about this recipe, my mind drifts back to fall camp fires with friends and […]
Fall is in the air, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and these cinnamon sugar cookies are just the thing to satisfy that sweet tooth and make your house smell like home! This recipe is a simple spin off of my Classic Sugar Cookies, dipped in cinnamon glaze. They are perfect served with a cup of tea […]
Perhaps you have asked the question, as I have: Can you freeze apples for baking and cooking? Well, the short answer, I am happy to report, is yes! Why freeze apples? When apple season comes rolling in, I often find myself inspired to make all the things. I want to make pies, cakes, muffins, crisps […]
This recipe for cream cheese filling might seem a little random to stick on the blog without further context, since it’s a simple “recipe addition” kind of thing, but let me tell you… this cream cheese filling has been the backbone of many a delicious dessert that I’ve made. You can use this recipe to […]
Cranberry apple butter. It was a dream for a long time before it ever became a reality in my kitchen… But, I have to say, (now that I’ve finally made it): this apple butter recipe is the best I’ve ever had! I love apple butter in all shapes and sizes (especially enjoying the smell it […]
