Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover pie pastry? Since pastry cannot be overworked, rolling and re-rolling your pastry scraps is not really an option if you want to keep it in good shape. So, I say, wonder no more: This is what I learned from my mother, and it’s one of my […]
Alright everyone, today I’m going to share my recipe for this Raspberry Sponge Cake, which is one of those not-too-sweet, totally fresh and delightful, reminds-you-of spring kinds of cakes. Pretty much, I say it’s a Raspberry Shortcake with a twist of lemon. And yes, I promise you: This cake is every bit as good […]
In the world of recipes, great pastry seems to be one of those things that is hard to come by. Yet, when you do find a great one, it is one of those things that you must keep, treasure, and memorize in order that it might never escape your grasp again. Behind every […]
Alright, today is the day I teach you all how to make checkerboard cookies from scratch! They are basically a delicious buttery sugar cookie, made with chocolate and vanilla dough. If you’re looking for something fun, simple, and delicious, this recipe is for you! How I got started making these cookies When my blog was […]
Ok guys, today I want to teach you how to make this beautiful banana split. It really doesn’t take a lot of effort, yet the result is definitely one to give the “Wow” factor, and I’m sure you and your family/guests will enjoy it! Since I married a man who is probably at least 50% […]
Easy homemade cheesecake… need I say more? I wish I had something more magical to say about it, but really… You put the words “Cheese” and “Cake” together into one, and that pretty much says it all. What is cheesecake? Cheesecake can take different forms around the the world, but typically in the U.S. […]
Alright everybody, today I bring you… blueberry drop scones! And not just regular drop scones, oh no – miniature ones, which in my opinion are the perfect way to make them for tea parties. Why? Because then you have more room to sample other treats, of course! I remember as a kid, my […]
This is the time of year that I just want to make apple everything. I want to go apple picking, and then come home and make applesauce, apple butter, rhubarb apple pie, apple muffins, apple crisp… the sky’s the limit! Also, I have to say, the smell of fresh baked apple things and cinnamon at […]
Hey everybody, welcome back to the blog! This week I want to share with you yet another sweet treat in honour of the fast-approaching Valentine’s Day: Milk Chocolate Truffles. Some of you know that growing up, my family made their living making chocolate, and truffles were among the favourite items we used to sell. We […]
Hey guys, today is the day for my easy white chocolate truffle recipe – Which I think is perfect for just about any day, but Valentines Day being a couple of weeks away is the perfect inspiration to make it happen in my kitchen now. White chocolate is one of those things that you probably […]
