Before I get too far into it: yes, this recipe was inspired by the legendary Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins. Here is my attempt at a copycat recipe, if you wanna call it that… But let’s hope that you will find these to be even better: made at home, wildly delicious, and totally worth making […]
Cinnamon rolls are one of my favourite things, and this recipe for orange cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting has to be right up there among the best of the best. Since I was a teenager, it’s been a tradition for me to make cinnamon rolls for my birthday every year. Now, I find myself […]
Here’s a really simple Christmas craft idea for kids, which you can have them make themselves or you can make for them: Paper cone snack cups. These adorable Christmas cones are perfect for movie nights, snacks in the car to go see Christmas lights, or any other occasion that calls for a special treat. My […]
Cranberry sauce is easily one of the simplest things on earth to make, and somehow, it seems to be often the one thing that people decide to pick up pre-made for their holiday gatherings. Why is that? Well, no more: today we’re going to fight back against can-shaped cranberry and learn how to make this […]
Alright everyone, tonight is the night that we observe a favourite Christmas tradition for kids: St. Nicholas Day. What is St. Nicholas Day? The feast of St. Nicholas is a holiday that takes place on December 6th every year (depending on where you’re from), to remember the generous bishop of Myra, St. Nicholas. Today, little […]
Last week I showed you all how to dry oranges in the oven, and now I’m going to share a tutorial for these natural Christmas ornaments, featuring dried oranges and cinnamon. My Christmas tree is sort of a blend of the natural/wooden/homemade look and the sparkly/magical look. I always find myself especially drawn to the […]
Today I’m going to share my eccles cakes recipe with you, which has been one of my favourites in recent years. I got this recipe at first from my friend Sarah, who has British heritage, and who knows how to make a tea party the right kind of way. These are one of those “Perfect […]
Ok my friends, today is the day you learn how to dry oranges in the oven. Orange slices, that is, for decoration, potpourri, or you name it. The world is your oyster! This is something I’ve wanted to learn how to do for a lot of years for the purpose of decorating with them. Also, […]
Yes. This is my second time posting a cranberry recipe this month. First I make Cranberry Bran Muffins, and now this. Somehow, however… I am not sorry! I love cranberries, and pretty much I would love to put them into almost everything I make at this time of year. They’re so beautiful and just BURST […]
With Christmas coming around the corner, I figured it was time to write about some buttery, sweet, beautiful homemade treats we can all make for the holiday season. The best thing about these pastries is that everything can be prepped in advance – which means that you can have freshly baked pastries on Christmas morning […]
