I’ve spent the last several hours sporadically sifting through old photos in an effort to organize them, and, instead of making any progress, I’ve just gotten all melancholy thinking about days gone by and how much I miss people that I don’t get to see anymore. (Am I the only person who can relate to […]
So this past week I’ve been on the hunt for recipes that meet some of the dietary needs of family members… and during the search, I came across this gem from the Beaming Baker blog! These soft, chewy oatmeal bars are gluten free and vegan, and the only sugar in them is in the chocolate […]
Vegan, gluten free, easy, dark chocolate, and truffles. Need I say more? This recipe for coconut cream truffles is so simple, so delicious, and so beautiful that I think they pretty much make the perfect gift (for yourself or someone else!). Why this recipe A few years ago, well before my blog was called NaomiCakes, […]
The other day I was making blueberry scones, and it occurred to me as I worked: why don’t I do this with lavender? I always love how the blueberries blend with the dough as you work it, creating a marble effect of purple and blue throughout… and, I thought to myself, “This looks like marbled […]
If everyone else on the internet can do “Way back Wednesday,” “Throw back Thursday,” or “Flashback Friday,” then I feel like I can do “Memory Mondays.” I started this blog around this time of year, and one of my very first posts ever was this little crafting tutorial, combining crafts and baking as a sweet […]
These cold winter days have me dreaming of summer. How about you? I’m sitting here, tucked under a thick blanket, writing this out with frozen fingers… thinking that this recipe might be a little too summery for this time of year. But seriously, what beats a hot fruit crisp, fresh from the oven on a […]
Blueberry and lemon might be one of my favourite combinations. Sweet, rich coloured blueberries paired with tart, fresh lemon always makes for a very pretty and very tasty dessert. This particular recipe is super simple and quick, and it turns out a product that’s a whole lot more impressive looking than they are complicated […]
Hey everyone! Here’s a simple recipe for a rainy day. Or a sunny day. Or any other kind of day, actually, because every day (except diet day, but we don’t talk about that) is a good day for pie, am I right?? My mom used to talk about a blueberry pie recipe she had, with […]
Perhaps you have asked the question, as I have: Can you freeze apples for baking? Well, the short answer, I am happy to report, is yes! Why freeze apples? When apple season comes rolling in, I often find myself inspired to make all the things. I want to make pies, cakes, muffins, crisps etc… yet, […]
Hey everyone! So I’ve been trying to branch out and try more recipes from other blogs, so that I can learn from my fellow food bloggers, and share with you the recipes I enjoy most. This recipe from Dinner with Julie was an instant favourite! I thought for sure they would fall apart, but the […]
