Candy Cane Cookies

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

Best Ever Brownies

Best Ever Brownie This Brownie recipe is my favourite. You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter before baking as well, for extra chocolaty goodness and texture. 1/2 cup butter, Melted (in saucepan or microwave ) 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup … Read more

Cooking Substitutions

Have you ever found the perfect recipe, only to get to the pantry or fridge and find you are missing an ingredient? I like to search Pinterest when I need a last minute idea for a recipe. As a busy mom, that usually means it’s nearing 3 pm,  I took a chicken out of the … Read more

“Let’s Go Bananas” Bread, So easy!

Banana bread, it’s one of those comfort foods I remember eating for as long as I can remember. Although banana bread is very simple to make, many people like to add some goodies to the basic recipe. Sometimes we add chocolate chips or even cocoa to make a Chocolate Banana Bread. Or perhaps you like … Read more