Happy New Year! What better way to start off the year than with a sticky caramel cake? New Years for many is full of resolutions about the sorts of food you will be eating, or not eating, but my resolution in that regard remains the same as always – eat a healthy, balanced diet, enjoy […]
First on the First: Homemade Cheese? No whey.
You’re supposed to be seeing beautiful, creamy, stretchy, meltable mozzarella right now. Instead, you’re getting this. The beginnings of something good. Possibility. This month’s First on the First challenge really was a challenge – making my own cheese?! I eat cheese like it’s my job (I wish it was my job), but I had never […]
First on the First: GATEAU BASQUE
Let me start off by saying that my knowledge of Gateau Basque is entirely limited by Google’s knowledge of Gateau Basque. Which is not to say it’s limited, because Google really knows a lot, but which is to say I’ve never actually tasted any besides my own, and Google does not do a good job […]
First on the First: Pickled Roasted Red Peppers {Cookbook Review}
The challenge for this month’s First on the First event was pickles. But…I don’t like pickles. I don’t think I’ve ever had or seen or smelled pickled anything that appealed to me. Having said that, I’m pretty sure that puts me in the minority. So I’m thrilled to participate in a round-about kind of way […]
First on the First: CEREAL BIRTHDAY CAKE
Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a big bowl of cereal, right? This is the best kind of birthday cake – all the birthday boy’s favourite flavours, tucked under a bit of whimsy to make the family smile :) When given our challenge for the month, cake decorating, I knew I would have the perfect excuse […]
Rah-Rah RUGELACH: First on the First
It’s December!! How exciting is that? Now I can legitimately play Christmas songs, have our tree and all our decorations up, and not have any questioning looks. It’s a good day :). It’s also First on the First day, which is a reminder to me how unseasoned I am in the kitchen. Especially when a […]
