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 […]
Imagine a chocolate chip cookie that always melts in your mouth, even after it has cooled. Imagine chocolate in the cookie that is always soft and gooey, with caramel undertones and a smooth texture. Well, imagine it no more: such a thing exists, and it exists in this delicious homemade fudge cookie recipe. These fudge […]
This recipe for chipotle cheddar bagels is a much hotter version of my Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels (which are surprisingly a lot more about the jalapeño flavour than heat). That said, if you’re a fan of spicy– these are the bagels for you! The spice level isn’t overwhelmingly hot, granted; but definitely enough to make your mouth […]
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? […]
Here’s a little twist on the traditional cinnamon raisin bagel: cranberry cinnamon bagels! While it’s true that I love cinnamon raisin bagels, this cranberry version is a delightful variation. It’s a holiday spin to a classic recipe! One of these slightly sweet, cinnamon scented and sugar dusted bagels is a beautiful way to start any […]
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 […]
Well everyone, today we’re gonna dive into the delicious world of everything bagels. I created this recipe back in the days when I first started making bagels, and I have to say it’s one of the best! What are everything bagels? Everything bagels are quite possibly my favourite bagel out there. They’re savoury onion bagels, […]
If you’ve been looking for a simple, time-efficient, dependable bagel recipe to make at home… I believe you have found it! This Montreal style bagel recipe is so simple (and fast!) to make, and I think you’re going to love it. I’ve now single handedly made well over 1,000 of these bagels, so although I’m […]
When I was in my early twenties, I had the privilege of eating a slice of the most glorious black forest cake at a hotel restaurant in Germany’s Black Forest. I wish I could remember the name of the place! That cake left such an impression on me that I have wanted to recreate it […]
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 […]
