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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This chocolate dipped sugar cookie recipe is one of the simplest, fancy cookie recipes around. I’m a huge fan of the smooth, creamy chocolate dipped base that touches your tongue with every bite. The drizzled tops make them look like fancy truffles or some other chocolate treat! About this recipe I started making cookies like […]
