Gum Paste Roses – The Full Rose, Part 4/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

Ok everybody, we’ve made it to the last step of making our gum paste edible roses! If you’ve been following me for the past little while, you would have first learned to make the rose base, then the rose bud, and then the medium rose (half bloom roses). Today, we’re moving on to the next […]

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Gum Paste Roses – The Medium Rose, Part 3/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

Today I want to teach you how to make an edible gum paste medium rose (half bloom rose). In previous posts, I shared with you the first two steps to get to this point: making the rose base, then the rose bud. Next, I’ll show you how to add rose petals to make these beautiful […]

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Gum Paste Roses – The Rose Bud, Part 2/5 [Tutorial]

Cake Decorating, Cake Tutorials, Food

Continuing on from my last post, today I’m going to teach you how to make the second part of the edible rose… The rose bud! Since roses are one of the most popular flowers to make out of gum paste, I’ve decided that making a sugar rose should be something you all have the opportunity […]

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How to Make Homemade Sour Cherry Pie Filling [Recipe]

Christmas, Dessert, Easter, Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweet, Vegan

Today I want to teach you how to make homemade sour cherry pie filling; this recipe can be canned for later use or used right away. Cherry pie filling is one of the most magical things, and when sour cherries are an option… my goodness. There is really nothing like it.  Sweet cherries vs. sour […]

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Spicy Jalapeño Fresh Salsa (Guatemalan Chile) [Recipe]


Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Savoury, Vegan

Chile is a side/topping for just about anything. It’s a lot like a fine fresh salsa or hot sauce – and IT IS VERY HOT. You can make it with any kind of hot pepper, but since jalapeños are probably the most accessible in North America, we decided to make it with those. We have also made this with Scotch Bonnet peppers before, and let me tell you, those are also delicious – but definitely more spicy! So, if you want to go for a milder version of this sauce, go for a milder pepper.

June 17, 2025

Rhubarb Apple Pie with Lattice Crust [Recipe]


Food

Rhubarb apple pie: where the sweet, juicy flavour of apples and the tart summery flavour of rhubarb go hand in hand to create the perfect summer pie. Rhubarb pie is one of my favourite things, in every form that I’ve had it. I’ve seen it before it with strawberries, sour cream, crumble topping, and all […]

May 27, 2025

Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweet

Blueberry rhubarb crisp: the perfect blend of sweet blueberries, tart rhubarb, and crunchy oatmeal streusel topping. This recipe is perfect for a quick summer treat, or (as the gift that keeps on giving), make it during the winter time with your fruit from the freezer! This recipe is beyond easy to make, and since the […]

May 23, 2025

Basic White Bread Rolls [Recipe]


Bread, Food, Recipes, Savoury

Here’s another great recipe to have and to hold from this day forward. It’s actually the same basic recipe as my Easy French Bread, but this time we’re going to shape it into rolls instead of bread loaves! So, get ready people: homemade white bread rolls are on the blog today! These are delicious, beautiful, […]

May 20, 2025