Time really does go more quickly every year, doesn’t it? This blog began back at the end of January 2011, so it’s already been almost a year in progress! It’s so fun looking back, and seeing even in that short time how much has changed! Here’s a look back at our Top 10 favorite recipes we […]
Archives for December 2011
Whipped & Dipped Shortbread
Do you have any secret family recipes that you don’t want anyone getting their hands on? A recipe you love to make for people to enjoy, but only want them to enjoy in your presence? A favourite treat that no one else’s can ever compare to? This Whipped Shortbread is that for me. This is […]
Ham & Lentil Soup
I hope you all had a great Christmas dinner or three! I am still beyond full from the two I enjoyed, neither of which I had to prepare, although I did make large quantities of these potatoes, Chocolate Ecstasy, and Pumpkin Toffee Cheesecake. Now the leftovers sitting in my fridge make me sad I don’t […]
Merry Christmas!
We hope you all have a very merry Christmas, even if, like us, your family is spread way too far apart, you decided against buying many gifts, you didn’t finish all the baking and cleaning and painting and organizing and sleeping you had planned…the real reason for the season means that none of that matters, […]
Saturday Sweets: Chocolate Mint Surprise Cookies
Can anyone else believe that Christmas is already upon us?? I feel like we just set up our Christmas tree, and now we’re gearing up to, well, gear down for the holidays! These cookies are a great addition to any Christmas baking, if you’re the really last-minute type. They are the very best fresh and […]
Pomegranate Oatmeal Muffins
The side ponytail is taking over my life. Sidebraids, side twists, side buns…I’m doing them all. My hair has gotten a little longer than usual due to my lack of time and money, and I’m embracing it. I think it’s catching on, I really do. In (clearly) related news, pomegranates are taking over my life. […]
The gift of wrapping // Raspberry and White Chocolate Nanaimo Bars
There are many things I can do. I can count by twos and tie my shoes. I can zip zippers and button buttons. But I cannot. Am unable. Find it impossible. To wrap presents. In even half of a presentable way. It’s true. My presents are not presentable. Every Christmas I come at the job […]
Saturday Sweets: Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
Did you all think I might get sick of streusel one day? After eating these scones (my favourite breakfast), this cake, and these muffins? NEEEVVVVVERRRRRRRR!! Mmmm, streuselly streuselly streusel. Coommmme to meeeee. Ahem. Remember awhile back when I scads of apples and made apple pie filling? Yeah, don’t worry, I didn’t remember either. That’s what happens […]
Whole Wheat Buns with Chia Seeds
I love homemade buns more than any sweet I could ever make. I know that’s saying a lot, but given the choice of fresh homemade bread or buns vs. baking I would choose the buns every time. There’s nothing that beats the smell of homemade bread baking, and nothing that beats a warm, fresh piece […]
An Eye Brow Affair
You know those times when you’re in an impossible situation, but you can’t, in good conscience and good manners, do what you would like to do, which is make a head-first dive-and-roll jump for the nearest exit? I had one of those moments the other day. Many years ago, a girlfriend of mine introduced me […]
The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap: Empire Cookies
I was so excited to participate in the First (Annual?) Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year! This online event took off with amazing speed, and resulted in more than 22,000 delicious being shipped all over the world! Pretty amazing, right?? Of course, after signing up I immediately went into planning mode as to what […]
Pumpkin Streusel Bundt Cake
Holiday season is in full swing, and many of us are just coming out of our fall pumpkin coma, just in time for one more delicious pumpkin recipe! This cake is definitely worth cracking open one more can of pumpkin, brewing up some chai tea, and inviting a few friends for coffee or dessert. Part […]