Easy Chai Tea with Whole Spices [Recipe]

Beverages, Breakfast, Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweet

I love chai tea, and I always have. Bold, sweet, and spicy, this milky chai tea recipe is my version of the traditional Indian tea drink that has swept the world over with joy. That might sound like a bold statement, perhaps, but I think I can pretty much safely say it at this point. […]

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What to Do with Leftover Pastry | Cinnamon Pastry

Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover pie pastry?  Since pastry cannot be overworked, rolling and re-rolling your pastry scraps is not really an option if you want to keep it in good shape. So, I say, wonder no more: This is what I learned from my mother, and it’s one of my […]

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Mennonite Refrigerator Pickles [Recipe]

Food, Recipes, Savoury, Sweet, Vegan

Okay, so today’s the day you learn how to make my favourite Mennonite refrigerator pickles. This recipe is easy to make, and it requires absolutely zero pickling skills. You don’t have to sterilize the jars or anything. Just make sure you have the ingredients and a fridge, and you’re good to go! My Oma used […]

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Easy Homemade Raspberry Sauce [Recipe]

Food, Recipes, Sweet

    I love red raspberries, and this raspberry sauce recipe is one of the simplest things to make.   Here is a recipe that I find myself always coming back to it for a million and one reasons. It makes a delicious topping for just about any dessert, and it can be tweaked slightly […]

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Simple Sourdough Crêpes [Recipe]


Breakfast, Food, Recipes, Savoury, Sweet

This simple recipe for sourdough crêpes uses an unfed starter (or sourdough discard, as some might call it) and just a few other ingredients. This is one my favourite things to make for Saturday breakfast! What are crêpes? Crêpes are a thin, flexible French pancake that is fried in a pan and then served with […]

March 19, 2024

Orange Almond Biscotti [Recipe]


Cookies, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Orange almond biscotti: The only thing better, I’m pretty sure, would be chocolate orange almond biscotti. Don’t you think? Biscotti is one of my favourite things because it reminds me of some sweet times. It reminds me of coffee dates with my mom, and some of my family’s last visits with my Oma before she […]

March 15, 2024

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

Anyone who knows me knows that cheesecake has to be one of my all-time favourite things, so this recipe for mini cheesecakes is right at home in my kitchen. These cakes are individual sized, easy to make, and completely creamy and delicious. An essential, in my opinion, to any well-rounded dessert spread! What is cheesecake? […]

March 12, 2024

Shirley Temples [Recipe]


Beverages, Food, Recipes

Alright everyone, I’m back today with a recipe for Shirley Temples, which was my first experience of a non-alcoholic “mocktail” ever. This drink comes with lots of good memories and plenty of good enjoyment for me!   This beautiful beverage is a non-alcoholic cocktail, named for the child actress, Shirley Temple.  It is a mixture […]

February 20, 2024