Was there ever a cupcake to better beckon fall? My amazing mom is here today with these cozy treats, first made by my sister, replicated and documented by Mom, soon to be replicated by yours truly when I buy my first ever pear :) Feast your eyes! From Mom… September marks the beginning of the year, […]
Archives for September 2015
Monday Moments: Birthday Boys
My generous and talented sister (Unexpected Moments Photography, I cannot recommend her highly enough) has once again rocked my socks by taking pictures to commemorate the passing years and perfectly capturing the little people I love so very much. She also caters to my latest decorating whims (I’m into navy right now) to ensure my […]
REESE Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies – #DoYouSpoon
Thanks to Hershey’s Canada for sponsoring this post and providing me with samples of their new REESE Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread to try! Search the hashtag #DoYouSpoon on Instagram for all kinds of amazing treats whipped up by other Food Bloggers of Canada members with this fun new ingredient. I’ve started teaching a creative writing class […]
Monday Moments: Science World
The day before school whisked away the free days of summer, we squeezed in a family visit to Science World. I don’t think I’ve been since I was a kid, and it was a huge hit, especially the dinosaur exhibit. We tried for a group photo, but the looming dinosaur was too threatening a distraction […]
Red Pepper Jelly, Version 2
Sometimes you think you have it all figured out. You have a tried-and-true recipe you make time and time again, and it always works, so why try something new? Well, when a friend with ulterior motives offers to bring red pepper jelly to the bus stop for you, you don’t say no. And when that […]
Monday Moments: Too Much
It was a busy few days for this one. First day of Kindergarten AND a birthday. Everything about the birthday was his absolute favourite. It was heavy on the dinosaurs, which I’m not entirely convinced I believe ever existed, but which I now know an astonishing amount about. If you follow me on Instagram, you saw […]
Monday Moments: Labour Day
I’m not entirely sure where this summer went. It was so hot, for so long, I remember that. I barely cooked or baked, thanks to said heat, I remember not doing that. But otherwise, it feels like I blinked and it started pouring rain, and our basement flooded, and now this week I’m losing my […]