In September 2021 we started a new recipe series, In The Kitchen: Family Recipes, on our Facebook page. Every week we are sharing a recipe from my mother’s recipe tin!In addition to the live baking video, we will share the recipes here on the blog as well. RECIPES:Week 1 – Chocolate Drop Cookies Week 2 … Read more
Holiday Log Cookies are a quick and convenient option to have on hand over the holiday season, or anytime of year.
Make ahead mixes are fantastic to have on hand. They are prepped from scratch, ready to use and cheaper and healthier than the boxed alternatives.
Naan Bread is a great option to have on hand for many meals. Pizza, wraps, sandwiches and for dipping or with hummus. I like making a batch of smaller flat breads and putting them in my son’s lunch with pizza sauce or hummus. We also make pizza often with it, as you will see … Read more
Holiday Cookie Recipes Around here the holidays always mean there will be mountains of baked goods. Each year I try to make something new, but we have our favourites and “go to” recipes for our holiday cookie jar! Through the years I have attended a few cookie swaps and am always amazed to find new … Read more
At Christmas time each year I look for a new cookie or treat to try. I had to bake something for a sale at the school dance and decided to tr y my hand at the cake mix cookies. Keeping it simple, I choose to use a vanilla cake mix and add food colouring to … Read more
Bananas are always on my counter, and more often than not, we have about 3 each week that get over ripe. Needless to say, I am always baking with them, so we are not wasting food. This Best Ever Banana Muffin recipe is simple and classic. You can add chocolate chips to this recipe, if … Read more
It’s Rhubarb Season, Try Making These! 10 Rhubarb Recipes I love Rhubarb season. Growing up, my mother made rhubarb relish and rhubarb cobbler (I will add those recipes to my round up when I get them made this summer). That was my only exposure to it until I started cooking and baking. We always had … Read more
Super simple and very tasty Cheesy Mounds! These Cheesy Mounds melt in your mouth like a shortbread cookie, but the flavour resembles more that of a cheddar cracker. If you are looking for a treat at home or something to take to a potluck, these little beauties are sure to be a crowd pleaser. I used … Read more
Candy Cane Cookies, or Peppermint Swirls I have made these a few times over the years and have tried a few recipes. Some require more prep time than others (putting in fridge for hours). My preference is simple and at one sitting! Today, Clayton, my almost 3-year-old (Dec 30th birthday) and I made Candy Cane … Read more