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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Profiteroles [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Today’s post is a treat: delicious, cream filled pastry puffs that are easy to make and even easier to eat. What are we making, you might ask? This recipe is for profiteroles: little round hollow French pastries with silky insides and crispy outsides, piped full of your favourite custard or pastry cream. What are profiteroles? […]

April 11, 2025

Devonshire Cream [Recipe]


Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Here’s a simple, staple recipe that you’ll want to hang on to: Devonshire Cream. I love serving this creamy goodness on top of a fresh homemade scone with my favourite jam. I remember the first time my mom made it for us… It was like magic. Fluffy, creamy goodness on top of an already-great treat. […]

April 1, 2025

How to Make Sourdough Starter [Tutorial]


Bread, Food, Recipes, Savoury

Ok my friend, it’s time: today’s the day that you learn how to make a sourdough starter of your very own. I’ve done this now many, many times – and always with this method I find consistent, easy, and great success! In this post, learn all about what a starter is, troubleshooting sourdough starter, and […]

March 21, 2025

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies [Recipe]


Cookies, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Chewy, sweet, buttery and delicious: these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are the real deal! Homemade cookies done right can make me go weak at the knees, and I tell you: this recipe is one of up among the greatest. What makes white chocolate macadamia nut cookies so good Finding the perfect cookie has been, […]

March 18, 2025

Blueberry Lavender Scones [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

Blueberry lavender scones: marbled blue and white, just a touch sweet, and perfect teatime goodness. I got this idea because I was making blueberry scones one day, and it occurred to me: why don’t I do this with lavender? I always love how the blueberries blend with the dough as you work it, creating a […]

March 7, 2025

Mini Strawberry Shortcakes [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

The easiest way to make mini cakes for a crowd, I’m convinced, is with this recipe for mini strawberry shortcakes. These cakes are light as a cloud (which makes it easy to enjoy them at the end of a meal), not too sweet, and full of fresh summer flavour. In my opinion, they are the […]

March 4, 2025