Last week we got a new stove and, since then, I have been testing it to see how works. It is an awesome stove and all this cooking is really just an excuse for me to, well, cook! One of the features of this stove that I love is that it is a dual oven stove. I have already used ... Read More »
Category Archives: Desserts
Apple Blueberry Crumble
Apple crumble or crisp is one of those super easy and quick desserts that can be thrown together on the fly. But, even though it is simple, it tastes amazing! Crumble is one of the most popular desserts in our house, and it might be my top choice. I love the sweet caramelized apples, the hint of cinnamon and the ... Read More »
Maple Marcarpone Cream
I love marscarpone and this recipe has just the perfect amount of maple sweetness to make this the perfect topping for pies, crumbles, cobblers, scones, tea biscuits and more! Marscarpone is rich, elegant and tastes amazing. Put a tablespoon of this on top of this Apple Blueberry Crumble for one amazing dessert experience!! Maple Marcarpone Cream Print Prep time ... Read More »
Mini Egg Rice Krispies Squares
One of the best parts of the Easter season is Cadbury Mini Eggs. They are one of my favorite sweet treats and once they start popping up on grocery store shelves, I buy them like crazy. I am not the only one in the house who loves them, as some others are more addicted to them than even me. I ... Read More »
Cake Mix Waffles
Last week Cuisinart sent me their Breakfast Central. It is a waffle/omelette maker. I am in the process of preparing a review of the product and in doing so, I am trying it out making many different things. My family was excited to have waffles, as we often buy the frozen ones. These would undoubtedly be way better, but the ... Read More »
Minecraft Cake
Our oldest son just turned 10. It totally amazes me that he has moved into double digits! The kids are growing up way too fast. All three of the kids have birthdays bunched together within a one month span. It is a fun and exciting season in our home. The kids anticipate what their birthday cake will look like and ... Read More »
New York Giants Cake with Marshmallow Fondant
Yesterday was my middle son’s birthday. He turned 8 and was eager to find out what type of cake I made for him. He is a huge New York Giants fan so I decided to make a football field. I used a box mix and made a rectangular cake. I made marshmallow fondant (recipe from Wilton found here) and colored some green, ... Read More »
M&M Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake
This past week, my little girl turned 6. Time moves way too fast as it is hard to believe that my princess is this age already. It seems like it was just yesterday that our home was blessed with her presence. Over the past 6 years it has been wonderful seeing her grow up. She has gone from loving Backyardigans ... Read More »
Lemon Thins
Today is the final day of the 24 Days of Christmas Baking. I now have a freezer full of baked goodies. Later today we are going to fill a bunch of Christmas tins with the cookies and squares and then we will deliver them to our neighbours. We have done this ever since we have moved here, five years ago. It ... Read More »
White Chocolate Hazelnut and Cherry Bark
Chocolate bark is a great sweet treat to have during the holidays. Very quick to make, chocolate bark is a great idea as a homemade Christmas gift. If you don’t have much time to make gifts during the holiday season, chocolate bark is the perfect solution as it can be made in minutes! Not only is it simple to make, it ... Read More »
The Black Peppercorn Spicing up mealtime!
