Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today, I'm happy to share a simple but delicious Irish Molasses Cake recipe. It's moist and not too sweet. The perfect compliment to a cup of Irish coffee, whiskey or even green beer! ;) Wishing you sweet satisfaction, Anita Irish Molasses Cake Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or butter substitute 1/2 cup... Continue Reading →
Well, friends, we've made it through the first week of the New Year! If you've made any resolutions, I hope they are still with you. I have a few this year. For instance, learning how to write a screenplay. And exploring the mysterious-to-me world of writing creative nonfiction. Another resolution relates to my blog, and... Continue Reading →
Today I'm sharing with you the dessert that I made for Christmas. What I love about this recipe is that everyone gets their own little cake to feast on. Also, since the portions are smaller, they end up being the perfect sweet finish to follow a sumptuous holiday dinner. The chocolate cakes are drizzled with... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 