Easy Homemade Cheesecake [Recipe]

Cake Decorating, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

  Easy homemade cheesecake… need I say more? I wish I had something more magical to say about it, but really… You put the words “Cheese” and “Cake” together into one, and that pretty much says it all.  What is cheesecake? Cheesecake can take different forms around the the world, but typically in the U.S. […]

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Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread [Recipe]

Bread, Food, Recipes, Savoury

  Easy, cheesy, STUFFED pull-apart garlic bread: Do you need more of a description than that?? One of the most popular recipes on this blog is for my Easy French Bread, and this is one beautiful way to use it for a little extra something special. I love recipes like this one; it is fast, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Austria [Part 2]


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Here is a highlight of every culture:  FOOD!  The first time my sister was in Austria, she came home with pictures of these AMAAAZING looking dumpling-esq morsels, and I was like,  “OH MY WORD!” And then when *I* went to Austria, I got to learn how to make those amazing, actually-named-something-dumpling-esq morsels, and I was […]

September 12, 2013

Austria [Part 1]


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On August 26, I had the privilege of going with my newly wed sister and her husband and 2 of my other sisters to Austria, to celebrate their marriage with all of the groom’s family, since some of them weren’t able to travel to Canada for the wedding.  It was a wonderful time.  We got […]

September 10, 2013

A Question for You


Recipes

Dear Blog [Readers], If you are wondering what that gorgeous picture is, it’s pickles.  Homemade refrigerator pickles, which my sister made, and I’m wondering if you would like me to teach you how to make them as well.  Thoughts? Also, I have to apologize in advance – I am not going to have time to […]

August 22, 2013

Modcloth News


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Guys guys guys… Guess what? This post is not about sugar or spice, but… It is about the everything nice. To begin, let me ask you something:  Have you ever looked at Modcloth?  To summarize Modcloth in my words, I’ll say this:  Anyone who knows me knows that I love dresses, and well, Modcloth specializes […]

August 20, 2013

Dance, Art, Weddings, and Austria


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Okay, so despite my most hopeful dreams, updating with a new recipe this week hasn’t really been an option.  I ran out of time like the dickens!  And here, I will tell you, is why: Last week I had the opportunity, for the third year in a row, to volunteer at the Soli Deo Gloria Ballet annual […]

August 15, 2013

Orange Poppy Seed Pound Cake [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

Look at the picture – Then back to the title.  Then back to the picture – Then back to the title. Yes please. Here’s how to make it!   Orange Poppy Seed Pound Cake Makes 1 9″x5″ loaf cake Cake: 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder pinch of salt 1/4 c. poppy seeds […]

August 1, 2013

Paper Straw Giveaway – Winner Announced!


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Benefits of entering my contests: Your odds are really good at this point, since most of my blog views come from new visitors, rather than subscribers. I’m still new at this! SOO…. It is with great pleasure that I announce that BOTH of my commenters on my Latest Contest, are winners!  Congratulations Lauren and Danielle! […]

July 30, 2013

Easy Homemade Raspberry Sauce [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

So while I’m on the subject of raspberries, here’s another goodie!  This recipe is very similar to my Rhubarb Sauce, and can be used in the same ways.  I also recommend this recipe to spoon over a piece of cake… Or better yet, cheesecake!  (Cheesecake, in pretty much every way, is always a good idea.) […]

July 25, 2013

Raspberry Limeade [Recipe]


Beverages, Recipes, Uncategorized

Are you ready for something delicious?  And refreshing?  And easy? In this hot weather, I sure am!  This is such a great recipe to whip up for yourself quickly on a hot day, or to mix up in a larger batch for a crowd.  The mason jar method is a quick way to make a […]

July 18, 2013