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Category: Christmas

a chocolate coated dark chocolate truffle on a fork above a white bowl full of melted chocolate and a spoon

How to Dip Truffles in Chocolate [Tutorial]


Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

Today I want to give you my best tips for how to dip truffles in chocolate… the easy way! One of my most popular posts on this blog has been my Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles recipe. The reason for that, I’m guessing, is because– true to its name– it’s easy to make, and it’s delicious! […]

December 17, 2024
assorted decorated sugar cookies

The Easiest, Fastest Way to Frost Cookies [Tutorial]


Christmas, Cookie Tutorials, Cookies, Dessert, Easter, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet, Tutorials, Valentines Day

Have you ever been intimidated by holiday baking because, let’s face it, it’s just a lot of work? I have; and I love baking! (And on top of that, I love making large quantities – which is intimidating on its own)! Sometimes it seems like the intimidation factor in life is enough to keep us […]

December 10, 2024
chocolate dipped lebkuchen on a cutting board with Christmas lights and a candle in the background

Lebkuchen (Soft Gingerbread) [Recipe]


Chocolate, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

I have said before that I think the best souvenirs are recipes, and today I’d like to share with you one of those. When I was in Germany, I came to love and look forward to eating lebkuchen every Christmas, and my favourite ones were always either dipped or coated in chocolate. What are lebkuchen? […]

November 29, 2024
a red homemade Christmas card with trees and a glitter silver moon on it

Homemade Christmas Cards [Tutorial]


Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Tutorials

Ok guys, it’s time to make some homemade Christmas cards. Christmas is around the corner, and it’s always at this time of year that my inner crafter gets all excited and wants to make something beautiful. This is a great craft to make with kids, and it’s also a great tutorial for anyone who loves […]

November 22, 2024
gingerbread ornaments hanging as a garland

How to Make a Gingerbread Window Garland [Tutorial]


Cake Decorating, Christmas, Cookies, Food, Holidays, Sweet, Tutorials

If you’ve been looking for the perfect natural Christmas decoration for your kitchen, you can look no more: this gingerbread window garland tutorial is just the thing you need! I made this garland years ago when I still lived at home with my parents, and these photos are from way back then. I loved how […]

November 8, 2024
3 green wreath cookies on a wooden board for Christmas

Easy Gingerbread Wreath Cookies [Tutorial]


Christmas, Cookies, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

Looking for a new way to decorate some of your gingerbread this year? If so, then this tutorial for gingerbread wreath cookies is for you! These cookies are a cute, creative way to make gingerbread. In addition to being delicious, they also make great party favours, hostess gifts, natural Christmas ornaments, or stocking stuffers! Making […]

November 6, 2024
gingerbread cookies being cut on a table dusted with flour

Easy Homemade Gingerbread [Recipe]


Christmas, Cookies, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s almost time to start thinking about Christmas baking and the spicy smells of gingerbread, cinnamon, and hot apple cider. It’s funny, I never actually liked gingerbread much as a kid; and frankly, it’s still not my favourite thing to eat… But the smell of it is so deliciously full […]

November 1, 2024
overhead view of cranberry apple cider with cranberries and an expanded cinnamon stick

Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider [Recipe]


Beverages, Christmas, Fall Recipes, Food, Holidays, Recipes

  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, […]

September 27, 2024
pumpkin muffins with cream cheese topping

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins [Recipe]


Breakfast, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

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 […]

December 27, 2023
Some unfrosted and some frosted cinnamon rolls on a pan, with a knife spreading icing on one

Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting [Recipe]


Bread, Breakfast, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Sweet

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 […]

December 22, 2023

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I'm Naomi, and I'm a lover of all things food and family!

If you love all things baking and cooking (and cake decorating!), I think we'll get along. I grew up in a large homeschooled family, and I discovered a long time ago that I have a deep love for the kitchen and all the creativity to be found in making beautiful, delicious food.

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