Mini Strawberry Shortcakes [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

The easiest way to make mini cakes for a crowd, I’m convinced, is with this recipe for mini strawberry shortcakes. These cakes are light as a cloud (which makes it easy to enjoy them at the end of a meal), not too sweet, and full of fresh summer flavour. In my opinion, they are the […]

March 4, 2025

Summer Fruit Cider [Recipe]


Beverages, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Summer cider: the mulled apple cider of summer, made with fresh, in-season fruit juices and the subtle flavour of allspice. This is a recipe that I created on a day which began with every intention (on my part) of making a nice, cold, summery drink for you all. That is, it was until I stepped […]

February 21, 2025

Sachertorte [Recipe]


Chocolate, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

I confess, one of the quickest ways to get my ears perked up is to suggest that something is a “Famous” dessert. Today I want to share with you one of those: this delicious dark chocolate Austrian cake called “Sachertorte.”  What is Sachertorte? Sachertorte was created by Franz Sacher in Vienna Austria. If I understand […]

February 7, 2025

Easy Homemade London Fog [Recipe]


Beverages, Food, Recipes

I love a good London Fog. This is one of those drinks that is especially wonderful when you’re tired or in need of good company. It’s warm and smooth, with a hint of bergamot and vanilla. If you’ve never made one before, today is the day you learn how to make this delicious tea latte […]

January 31, 2025