Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting

Blueberry Orange Pancakes

I have to admit, I’m a bit of a picky eater when it comes to pancakes. I was the girl at the grade 6 sleepover who would refuse to eat pancakes. Despite my aggressive syrup-smothering tactics, I could never get rid of that lingering cardboard taste.  However, one morning… Read More

Lemon Bundt Cake with Glaze

Easter season is upon us, so I decided to make this light and fluffy lemon Bundt cake with citrus glaze. There’s just something so fresh and inviting about lemons, especially after a long winter of heavy flavours. For the last 20 years, my father’s mother made… Read More

Baking Budapest: How to Make Courtesan Au Chocolat

A brilliant little ancillary piece was released to complement Wes Anderson’s Academy Award Winning The Grand Budapest Hotel. I have a mild obsession for all things Anderson, but I’ll save that for another post. This charming recipe video holds true to the film’s fanciful aesthetic,… Read More

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blackberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Toronto weather is finally showing promise of spring so I decided to celebrate with these darling little cheesecake parfaits. There’s something about eating dessert out of a martini glass that makes me feel like Brigitte Bardot on a young spring day. Also: shout out to… Read More

Puppy Chow: It’s A Thing And It’s Delicious

The Shake n’ Bake of snacks: my roommate used to make this on weekends and it’s both highly addicting and super quick to assemble (no bake). After stalking hundreds of Puppy Chow photos on the interweb (I blame you, Pinterest), I finally gave it a whirl and came up with… Read More

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing & Pecans

This is my absolute favourite carrot cake; it’s slightly different than your traditional recipe but still hits all the high notes. The coconut and walnuts are subtle yet inviting, the crushed pineapple increases moisture and flavour, while the orange-zest cream cheese icing brings just the right amount of sweetness… Read More

Overnight Oats: Blueberry Cinnamon

Mornings have never tasted so good since I hopped on the overnight oat train. Oats are not only an amazing source of fibre, but they stabilize your blood sugars making you less likely to crave that chocolate doughnut later in the day (win). This recipe will… Read More

Overnight Oats: Peanut Butter Banana

If you read my Blueberry Cinnamon Overnight Oat post, you know how obsessed I am with the hearty goodness of no-bake oats. The recipe below is sweeter than the Blueberry Cinnamon version but it’s absolutely delicious and will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch rolls around. Think healthy banana bread… Read More