Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Hi Everyone, Well, it's finally here. My novella "The Escape Artist" (Quattro Fiction; http://quattrobooks.ca) officially comes out today! The other day, I went to Chapters and snapped a photo of it on the shelf, like the bookish nerd that I am. (Yes, you can laugh at me. I know I am.) To celebrate the release,... Continue Reading →
I'm pleased to share some exciting writing news. Over the past several months, I've had the pleasure of working with Quattro Books to bring my novella The Escape Artist to bookshelves. The official release date is May 15th, 2015. However, it is currently available for pre-order at Chapters (http://bit.ly/1GH1q9M) and Amazon (http://amzn.to/1DE7Fcb). In June there... Continue Reading →
Sorry about the previous botched post! Formatting issues...blame WordPress. :) It wouldn't be Christmas around here without a little time spent baking cookies. I woke up early, all ready to go. Then I peeped in my fridge and realized I didn't have any eggs...oops. I'm used to baking cakes without eggs, and actually prefer them... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving long weekend! If you're still wondering what to bake for dessert, you can whip up these mini pumpkin pies in no time. This recipe made 6 mini pies and I had enough filling for another full pie which should keep nicely in the freezer for up to 3 months. They're topped with Maple... Continue Reading →
Today I took a break from my revisions to partake in some fall baking. I have to admit, the oppressive Ottawa humidity kept me away from my oven for most of the summer. (That and the insanity of my writing mentorship!) But with the advent of cooler temperatures and the delights of the harvest, I... Continue Reading →
Happy Canada Day, everyone! I'm happy to share with you today my recipe for Strawberry Shortcake with Maple Whipped Cream. The shortcake is flavoured with lemon zest and cardamon and the strawberries are drowned in maple syrup! All assembled they make the perfect festive treat. And they don't take long to bake, so you won't... Continue Reading →
Holidays are a great excuse for me to get away from my desk and burn some creative energy in the kitchen. Today I'm sharing a recipe for Vanilla Sugar Cookies topped with White Chocolate and rainbow-colored sprinkles. Don't they just scream spring? These were an Easter gift for my parents (who aren't chocolate fans). The... Continue Reading →
Reposting this Pumpkin Spice Cupcake recipe for my blogger friends in the States that will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week! Gobble gobble!
Wishing you sweet satisfaction,
Anita :)
Finally, my favourite holiday of the year has arrived! In Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving in October. It’s a celebration of the Fall harvest and a time to reflect on what we’re truly grateful for. What I love most is the changing of the leaves and getting together with family and friends for a mouth-watering meal and great company.
As you might have guessed, my contribution to the meal is the dessert! This year I’ve baked up some delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing. I’ve added a couple of handfuls of chocolate chips to the batter for a little extra yumminess. The cream cheese icing is firm enough to be pipe over the cupcakes, which is nice because most cream cheese icing tend to be on the loose side.
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Anita :)
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking…
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