This blog feels abandoned. The truth is that I’m still cooking but I’m so extremely busy as I’ve been getting our family ready for a busy month. We start out…
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Meyer Lemon Mascapone Baked Cheesecake with Saskatoon Sauce
The ultimate creamy cheesecake, made with Mascarpone and brightened up with sunny Meyer Lemons. Don’t forget the Saskatoon Sauce! Meyer Lemons Bring the Sunshine It’s April 21 and 0° C…
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Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Macarons
I was on the fence about posting this ‘experiment in the kitchen’. I’ve been wanting to learn how to make macarons for quite some time now and to be honest…
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Chocolate Almond Biscotti
An easy recipe for crisp Chocolate Almond Biscotti. The super rich chocolate flavour is accented with almond extract and chopped almonds. Dunk them in your coffee, tea, or milk for…
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‘Last Minute’ Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream
A great textured ice cream that begins with a classic custard base. Add in the flavours of strawberry balsamic and you have a stunning summer treat! Have you ever made…
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Old Fashioned Gingersnaps
These snappy Gingersnap Cookies are the ultimate comfort food. Scented with a combination of warm baking spices and rolled in sugar before baking, they evoke childhood memories of baking in…
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White Chocolate and Chai Hot Crossed Buns
It’s funny. I was raised in a pretty Catholic family. We attended mass every weekend and observed lent and meatless Fridays. I try to do the same with my children…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake or ‘Nutella by Nigella’
Nigella Lawson is a lucky woman. I’m not sure how she gets away with making such delicious food and looking so amazing at the same time. Until recently, I’ve been…
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The Best Homemade Banana Bread
A tried and true recipe for everyone’s favourite tea time snack. This banana bread uses ripe bananas (the riper the banana, the better!) and bakes up with a light fluffy…
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Lemon and Cranberry Scones
These Lemon Cranberry Scones begin with the fluffiest traditional scone batter and end with a little extra ‘zest’ from the addition of lemon and cranberry. Bake them today for breakfast…
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