Nothing says spring like a recipe made with freshly grown ingredients! Crunchy carrots make their debut in Martha Stewart’s sweet yet spicy carrot cake (for the recipe see hyperlink). I found this recipe to be quite good; the blend of spices and cream cheese icing made an excellent combination, creating the perfect dessert when paired…
Bacon makes everything better. Cinnamon rolls are delicious. Put the two together and you get a beautiful, beautiful thing. You can find the full recipe here: http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2012/07/10/bacon-cinnamon-rolls/ Or if you want a simpler version follow these instructions: What you need: Non pre cooked (raw) bacon Pillsbury cinnamon rolls 1. Fry the bacon for just…
Chocolate has to be one of the greatest foods in the world. Chocolate makes up the majority of a child’s bag on Halloween, takes its place inside a cute heart-shaped box on Valentine’s Day, hides around the yard wrapped in shiny aluminum on Easter, and sits under a tree at Christmas time. But although chocolate…
March brings St. Patrick’s Day, and for a green, themed treat try Chocolate Cupcake with Mint Cream Cheese Icing. Cream Cheese Icing is already a tasty treat; the minty kick brings an unexpected delight, while matching the icing colour perfectly. These cupcakes will be sure to remind friends that even the smallest holidays are worth…
We all have our guilty pleasures and mine is sweets. Especially Cake Pops, over the last couple of years these mouth-watering sweets have become a total franchise! Whether you are a total sweet tooth and want to satisfy your craving or are having a party and are in need of an easy desert, cake pops…
Most times people search through numerous cookbooks in an attempt to find dazzling and complicated recipes, in hopes to woo their guests with their culinary expertise. Regrettably, oftentimes complicated desserts go awry, and end up being a much less sweet of a treat then anticipated. That’s why, for a chocolaty dessert, I made Fry’s Cocoa Brownies.…
It’s holiday season – the sound of jingle bells, the nip of the frosty winter air, and the warm, invigorating scent of gingerbread – it’s a wonderful time of year. It’s also really stressful. DIY gifts are a great solution to help ease the stress of this well loved holiday. “What are DIY gifts?”, you…
Throughout the school-year I find myself increasingly perturbed when peering inside my lunch-bag and finding yet another sandwich, wrap, sandwich, or [insert typical bag lunch meal here]. The time has come to move on from the boring old menu, and introduce something new, something refreshing, something that won’t break the bank like buying lunch out…
Surely many of us have fond memories of Snickerdoodles; cookies made with butter, sugar and flour, which are then rolled in a sugar/cinnamon mixture from our childhood years. Simple to make, yet a mouthwatering treat, Snickerdoodles are not only for children but also for those children at heart. I decided to test JoyofBaking.com‘s recipe for…
I know, I know – it’s almost August. Summer school is drawing to a close, and you only have one month before school begins again. If you’re looking for a fun and educational experience, why not try out the Summer Camps at SAIT? There are so many different possibilities to choose from – and for…
What is a macaron? No, not macaroon, a macaron. A macaron is a delicate -and often colourful- french pastry composed of two meringue-like shells with a filling. The term macaroon on the other hand, more often than not, is referring to the North American pastry consisting of coconut, sugar and egg whites. Throughout the past few months,…
I still remember my first time buying a puffed wheat square from the school vending machine. What looked like a delicious, chocolaty cereal square was in reality a tasteless, over-sweet mush.
So the other day, MJ (another blogger) asked me if I would do a baking tutorial on making brownies. And since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I figured that brownies are somewhat appropriate for the occasion. You see, in my humble opinion, brownies are the single most sinful and enticing desserts ever created.…
Amid all the glitz and glamour of the holiday season (coughconsumerismcough), it can be quite easy to forget its true meaning:
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Continued from last week, here are more ways to bring out your inner Santa without breaking the bank.
Did you know that making a difference in our city doesn’t take a massive act of kindness but can be the smallest or simplest of things? I didn’t fully realize this either until I heard about Mayor Nenshi’s Three Things for Calgary initiative. Basically, you pick three things that you would like to do…