Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
I found myself baking these in lieu of writing my grant application yesterday. :) I happily pass on the procrastination to you. A :) Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping Ingredients: 1 c all-purpose flour 1 c whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon zest,... Continue Reading →
What did I do on the hottest Sunday of August, so far? I baked a cobbler! Super practical, I know. :) The inspiration for this recipe was a juicy basket of sunset-coloured Niagara peaches that I picked up from the market the other day. This represents my second attempt at a Peach Cobbler. (We need... Continue Reading →
As a reader, there's nothing more joyous than finding a beautifully written sentence or passage, one that lingers, enlightens, unsettles - makes you want to dog-ear a page, or reach for a pen to underline it or add your own impressions to the margin. Here are some book quotes that I've been living with for... Continue Reading →
A BIG blogger thank you to Claire over at Art and Soul (https://clairehuston.wordpress.com) for nominating my blog for the Starlight Blogger Award! Isn't she sweet? Well, so are her posts, so be sure to stop on by when you have the chance. She blogs about baking, writing, books and more. I'm still daydreaming/mind-drooling about her... Continue Reading →
They say the worst thing a creative person can do is spend all of their time doing "their thing," whatever their thing might be. For writers this often means spending too much time with their laptops and WIPs and imaginary friends/enemies/ghosts, and not enough time seeking out new places and people and lived experiences. Don't... Continue Reading →
On this rainy Sunday, I've been happily #notwriting. (Erm, apart from this post.) Instead, I've been milling about the kitchen, trying out a new recipe for my sadly neglected baking blog. Most of my recent posts have been novella related, and indeed, my energy so far this year has been devoted to publishing matters. But... Continue Reading →
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 →
Happy New Year! In lieu of resolutions, I thought I'd share my favourite reads of 2014 with you. Some books are current, some have been on my reading list for a while, and others are old favourites that I've revisited. 10. "On Chesil Beach" by Ian McEwan. I picked this up at a garage sale... 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 →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 