This year I made a list of some Christmas cookies I wanted to make and it was a larger list than sometimes. I find that there are two problems with making a lot of Christmas cookies. They are time consuming and you have too many …
Growing up, Christmas cookies were always a big part of the season. Both of my extended families would get together for a big Christmas dinner. Each family would bring a few kinds of cookies they had made and all the cookies would be arranged on …
I grew up with this recipe in chocolate form as a very common dessert in our school lunches. I loved them, so when I found a pumpkin version I was very excited. I added a few twists to the original recipe, but the general idea …
Colin experimented with this pumpkin butter and enjoys it for a variety of things. You can use it on toast, bagels or anywhere you would use jam or other spreads. You can also use it in these delicious pumpkin cinnamon buns which we would highly …
Like a lot of deliciously baked items on this blog, this one was dreamt up and produced by Colin. These pumpkin cinnamon buns were a definite win and while it takes a bit more effort than some recipes it is well worth the extra time. …
Who knew that making this delicious, chewy maple syrup treat was so easy and quick? This is a fun thing to do with your family and a great stay at home activity. This is also a great way to use up last year’s maple syrup …
Like a lot of first time moms, I gave my baby girl’s first birthday a bit of thought. However, I wasn’t planning a huge bash with massive decorations or extravagant food. The plan was to just have a few of her uncles and aunts over …
The zucchini in this cake makes a very nice moist chocolate zucchini cake. However, there are a few other great ingredients that contribute to making this one of the best chocolate zucchini cakes. Follow along and make this cake with me! Start by preheating the …
Guest Blog Author: Colin Martin When raspberry season hits Ontario, this homemade vanilla pudding topped with whipped cream and lots of fresh raspberries is a favourite dessert. The ingredients are basic, and the process is simple. Some prefer to prepare it in the microwave, but …
Fresh strawberries are here! Unfortunately, fresh Ontario produce is not as easy to access as it once was in my life. I grew up extremely spoiled in this aspect. Whatever was freshly grown in Ontario, I had ready and easy access to the day it …