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Well, it's finally here: my last post of the year! Today I'm sharing the dessert we'll be indulging in on Christmas day. This Sticky Toffee Pudding is a slight variant of the traditional recipe. My aim was to lighten up the recipe a bit, since everyone is already stuffed by the time dessert rolls around,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
One of the coolest things that happens in my neighborhood every Spring is a huge garage sale. It's so huge in fact, that it has its own name: The Great Glebe Garage Sale. (Lovingly called "G3" by those in the 'hood.) Over the years I've found some great treasures among the trash--a futon, dozens upon... Continue Reading →
Wondering what to do with all of those mini chocolate bars you've got hanging around the house, either pre- or post- Halloween? Why not use them in your next baking adventure? The inspiration for this recipe are those tasty mini Coffee Crisp chocolate bars that come in the assorted bag along with Kit Kats, Aeros... Continue Reading →
Inspired by the bumper crop of apples we've gotten this year, I've whipped up a seasonal recipe for Apple Streusel muffins.It's starting to get cold out, but these muffins are filled with warm spice that will help to shake the chill right out of your bones.Perfect for a quick breakfast or an efternoon snack.What are... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
I've taken a break from cupcakes again this week to delve deeper into my loaf obsession. Lately, I've been noticing so-called 'veggie bread' popping up at the grocery store. I used that as my point of inspiration for this recipe. I found a lonely zucchini at the bottom of my crisper and decided to try... Continue Reading →
Perhaps it's the changing of the seasons and the arrival of Autumn by week's end that makes me feel like mango and I need to have one last hurrah. So far, I've kept my recipes focused on cupcakes. But today I'm branching out...to loaves! Hang on kids... I've incorporated mango puree into the batter, which... Continue Reading →
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