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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Raspberry Sponge Cake [Recipe]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweet

  Alright everyone, today I’m going to share my recipe for this Raspberry Sponge Cake, which is one of those not-too-sweet, totally fresh and delightful, reminds-you-of spring kinds of cakes. Pretty much, I say it’s a Raspberry Shortcake with a twist of lemon. And yes, I promise you: This cake is every bit as good […]

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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

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

Striped Paper Straws [Giveaway]


Food

When you really get into food blogging, you start to observe… Everybody seems to have these beautiful, picturesque straws that they use in all of their beverage posts.   Don’t you think? I have been noticing for a while, and I looooove how they look- Super cute and old fashioned.  I wanted to get some. […]

July 11, 2013

Perfect Frozen Fruit [Tutorial]


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Okay, so.  RASPBERRIES!  They were on sale, and they were GORGEOUS!  So I bought a bunch of ’em.  I’m so excited!! Today I’m going to teach you how to freeze fruit, especially berries, perfectly so that A) They won’t all stick together in a large mass when they come out of the freezer, and B) […]

July 4, 2013

Niagara Falls


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So, no recipe this week.  BUT!  I would love it if you’d check out these few photos from my recent trip to Niagara Falls. Click Here to take a peek! And then, I’d love to hear your answer to this question – What’s your favorite vacation memory?  Leave your thoughts in the comments! Back next […]

June 27, 2013

How to Write with Emotion


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I often sit down wanting to write a letter to a friend, inspired by Jane Austen’s characters and their poise… And then… A smiley face happens.  Oops.  😀  Eh-he.  I can’t seem to help myself. Back soon! –Naomi

June 25, 2013

When I Grow Up…


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I definitely had one of these moments today.  One of those, “When I grow up, I’m going to…”   “Oh phooey.  I already grew up, and there is no time to master all of the great talents.” Sad. Back soon! –Naomi

June 18, 2013