All right, all right… I get it. This may sound crazy, but boxed cake mix is one of the best things to have in your kitchen. Like many other bakers, I used to believe that cake mix pales in comparison to cakes made from scratch. When done right, this is simply not true. Boxed cake…
I love cookies and milk, but I also love cake. This is why some very, very difficult problems arise when I am craving a fudgy chocolate cake, but I only have cookies in my pantry and milk in my fridge. What could I do to satisfy my tastebuds with the limited ingredients I have? Thankfully for…
Sugar is an instant way to satisfy your cravings, whether you’ve come back from school, woke up from a nap, or are hungry. But making an actual cake just takes to long and walking to a bakery is too much work. With these convenient, easy and fun 5 minute desserts, you’ll never need to work…
Candy is great. But I get bored easily. Yes, even by candy. So do you know what’s even more great? Recipes that use candy in new ways 🙂 With Halloween now in the past, I’m sure many of you have an overload of candy. Sure, you could eat it all, but you could also refer…
Despite the hot weather, I have been aching for chocolate lava cake since July. Just imagine prying open a dense, rich, chocolatey cake and finding gooey fudge pouring out… ugh. In case you couldn’t tell; I love chocolate. I also love finding video recipes of easy and delicious foods from great YouTubers. In this case, it’s…
Festive and jovial celebrations often call for the consumption of cake. Cake is one of those things that is well understood around the world, somewhat like a universal language. Yet, what isn’t as worldwide and universal is how you distribute this delicious treat. The common, simple, and ever popular pie cutting method allows equal and fair…
The autumn season calls for a different style of yummy desserts, and my personal favorite seasonal treat has always been tiramisu cake. Recently, I’ve decided to experiment with making tiramisu myself. Although it was difficult to locate a recipe that captures the true essence of the dessert, I think I’ve finally found a winner. This…
How to make Nutella mug cake The slippery snow and cold weather is fast-approaching and our deadlines are too. Meals seem like such a hassle in our busy lives. No one has the time to sit down and enjoy a nice, home-cooked family meal anymore. We are all typing away at our computers and furiously…
Last weekend, my grandma came to Calgary to celebrate her 85th birthday with my family, so naturally, I had to bake something. Her suggestion of a nut cake sent me searching the web for countless cake recipes until I stumbled upon a classic I had yet to try, hummingbird cake. Hummingbird cake has always piqued…
A couple weeks ago I reviewed a bundt cake recipe (the “candy apple” bundt cake), and although I liked it, I felt the recipe I chose was lacking. Because of my parents’ close birthdays I soon found myself making another cake. Of course, again I was pressed for time, and a bundt cake again came…
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…
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…
This building fools you: A Wish‘s creativity stands out amongst the shops on 8th Street SW, however. When you walk in, the impression you get makes this place almost a bit too sparkling new for this block and the apartment building it is in. The food and drinks they offer are a mix of both Western and Asian…
Perhaps you’ve read my article from a while back complaining speaking about a few issues I have with ordering drinks at Starbucks. Well, although a year later I can’t say I’ve become too much more coffee savvy, I can appreciate the variety of drink combinations that the global favourite does offer. I thought I’d share a few secrets I’ve picked up through…
It’s the holiday season, and if you’re craving a simple and quick recipe, this is definitely for you. Plus, there’s no baking involved! What you need: 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa (unsweetened is preferred) 2 tablespoons egg (if you prefer a chewier cake, leave the egg out) 3 tablespoons milk 3…