What better way to get into the summer spirit than with a glass of ice cold, fruity smoothie? These recipes I’m about to introduce you to are not only absolutely delicious, but healthy as well. Due to the amount of fruits contained in smoothies, they usually have a fairly impressive level of vitamins and other…
Summer is the perfect time of year to get delicious and ripe seasonal fresh fruit. In celebration of the end of the school year why not make a batch of chocolate cupcakes with strawberry buttercream icing? To add a whimsical touch, try rainbow icing; a fun and easy way to decorate your cupcakes uniquely. Piping…
I was cooking up a recipe for my Spanish class the other day, and I came across this surprisingly easy and very delicious recipe for traditional Spanish sugar cookies, or pastissets. This recipe is seriously easy – only a handful of ingredients are needed to make a soft, moist, melt-in-your-mouth type cookie with an added…
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…
Alright guys, here’s something sure to satisfy your sweet tooth: Oreo pudding in a bowl, original recipe by Dani Boudreaux, under yummy creations. Sounds good? Well, it is. To make this delicious yet simple snack, you’ll need: 1 bag of Oreos, crushed 8 oz of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup of butter 1 cup of powdered…
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…
The other day I found some spare peppermint candy canes still lying around from Christmas so I decided to make some peppermint hot chocolate. So if you’re a fan of peppermint and chocolate, this recipe is for you. Personally, I think peppermint and chocolate were just meant to be together- they compliment each other so…
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…
What’s one of the most craved foods during the summer? Gelato! (Okay, maybe it’s ice cream… but they’re kinda similar). But gelato isn’t a fancy name for ice cream! So how are gelato and ice cream different? Essentially, the difference comes down to the amount of fat, density and flavour intensity. Gelato contains less fat,…
It was a drizzly, morose, spring afternoon. Fresh out the exam room, I hobbled along the quescient streets of downtown Calgary. Staring at the pale concrete sidewalk, something orange caught my eye. I looked under the rim of my umbrella, and to my utter astonishment, there, parked across the street, was the illustrious Cheezy Bizness…
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.
Last summer, I took a cooking class and I was amazed by this simple, yet delicious dish. I thought you should have the opportunity to make and try it yourself. The recipe mixes both Kraft dinner and pizza together. The two taste wonderful on their own, but imagine these mixed together! Here is the recipe: …
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.…
So by “cup” cake, I literally meant a cake in a cup. If you love chocolate cake and you’re craving it this very second, then here is a recipe that will only take 5 minutes! You will need: 1 large microwavable cup (or bowl) 4 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp cocoa 1 egg…
Okay, so I realize my cooking skills are nothing to boast about. A simple pasta is beyond my culinary comprehension. However, one thing I love to do is bake. In my opinion, the world is divided into those who cook, those who bake, and those who do neither. Since I would hate for you to…