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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Easy Homemade London Fog [Recipe]


Beverages, DIY, Recipes

  I– Love– London Fog.  This is one of those things that is especially wonderful when you’re tired; it’s one of the most comforting, soothing beverages you can imagine.  At least, I think so.  Warm and smooth, with a hint of bergamot and vanilla.     “What on earth is a London Fog?” you might […]

January 30, 2014

Dinner with Mr. Darcy [Book Review]


Uncategorized

Okay, so let me explain you to this week’s blogging… It is funny.  To me it’s funny anyway.  So if you read this and feel like, “What is so funny about this?” – Just imagine me crying laughing as I tell you the story, and then you can find something to laugh about.  Because *I* […]

January 17, 2014

Hello to You & 2014


Naomi

For a while now, I’ve wanted to get some new pictures of myself on here so that y’all can know what I look like.  I suppose the reason for that is that I always like it when you can imagine “The face behind the photos” on this type of blog, since the pictures are generally […]

January 3, 2014

Christmas is Just ‘Round Corner!


Christmas

OH MY GOODNESS!  Christmas is just around the corner, and we are crazy behind this year. Which means… (in case you hadn’t noticed)… That my blog is going to be sorely neglected during this festive season. It’s sad.  But true. In the meantime though, feel free to check out some of my most popular posts […]

December 19, 2013

That’s So Me!


About, Naomi

I was thinking about writing a little “About me” blurb on here, but then I was like, nah.  I’ll just draw it. I feel like this describes me pretty well.  If you were to make one of these, what would an illustration of YOU look like?  Think about it; and then leave your thoughts in […]

December 3, 2013

How To Peel A Pomegranate [Tutorial]


Christmas

Don’t you love pomegranates?  They’re so beautiful.  When I was a little girl, I thought the seeds all looked like shining jewels.  I still kind of think so. I mean, just look at these photos.  There is a wealth of precious jems in there. Today I’m going to ramble a bit, and then I’ll teach […]

November 28, 2013

Cooking with Eggplant [Recipe]


Recipes, Savoury

I love eggplant.  And surprisingly, I find that often the response I get to that comment goes something like this: “Oh really?  I’ve never had it.” Or, “I have been curious to try it, but I have no idea what to do with it.” If you are either one those people, I have decided to […]

November 21, 2013

Copper Cookie Cutter Contest – WINNER ANNOUNCED!


Christmas

And a couple of weeks ago, I posted that I was giving away these two beautiful copper cookie cutters, just in time for Christmas.  And today I get to tell you who gets them! The winner of this pair of sweet Christmas cookie cutters is…Tori Horrobin! Thanks everyone for entering, and definitely check back again […]

November 20, 2013