It’s finally the month of love and to be honest with you I’ve planned some pretty in pretty and pretty amazing treats to share with you all. I can’t say I’ve ever been a huge fan on Valentines day but it is the day my husband and I went our on our first date, so […]
Nutella Babka
I have a love hate relationship with the American bloggers I follow, love everything they post, hate what trying out their recipes does to my thighs! This is my first attempt at Nutella Babka, I couldn’t resist trying out Sallys baking addictions recipe. It was so easy to follow and she was right, this stuff […]
Cinnamon Doughnuts with a Ganache glaze.
I’ve always loved doughnuts, now that I’m older and I have kids of my own I love looking for healthier alternatives to our favourite desserts. After weeks of waiting my Wilton doughnut pan had arrived and I just had to take it for a test drive by making some yummy cinnamon doughnuts. which worked out […]
Banana Bread with Strawberry Swirl
My first bake of 2019, not sure if it would have been this if I didn’t have a bunch of bananas getting overly ripe. Don’t just scroll thinking “Oh no, not another banana loaf recipe”, this is anything but ordinary it’s my banana loaf with STRAWBERRY SWIRL!!! and strawberry jam glaze (licks fingers). This loaf […]
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream I love how I’m always surprising myself by making the most incredible desserts but this one is just on another level. Its rich, creamy, decadent and the best part is the flavour. Boy, oh boy its packed with that beautiful roasted pistachio flavour and the white chocolate compliments it […]
Boozy Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
Boy, oh boy, this is my new favourite dessert EVER! The best part is the crunchy caramel coated almonds and the cinnamon swirl. I swear every spoonful felt like heaven. Anyway go make this, right now! Boozy Cinnamon Bun ice cream with caramel coated almonds Ingredients 500ml double cream 1 can condensed milk 1 cup […]
Contest Winning Peaches & Cream Chiffon Cake
Made with a ton (and more!) Of love for my Grandma’s birthday. I decided to combine her love of peaches & cream with her love for vanilla sponge cake. Here’s how to make this delicious Peaches & Cream Chiffon cake. Ingredients for 8 servings BATTER 7 large eggs, seperated ¾ cup (180 mL) cold water […]
Christmas Tree Croquembouche
Happy Holidays everyone!!! 12 more days till Christmas and I’m absolutely busy trying to get everything done in time. I whipped up this gorgeous croquembouche for a dinner party using my go to profiterole recipe. Dipped them in chocolate and stacked them to resemble a Christmas tree, I decorated them with fresh raspberries and homemade […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Marshmellows
It is absolutely scorching today but I want nothing more than a mug of hot chocolate with a few of these gorgeous mint chocolate chip marshmellows floating on top. I’ve decided on gifting these delicious morsels to friends and family instead of the usual box of Christmas cookies. Stay tuned to find out just how […]
Lemon & Ginger Cheesecakes
My first attempt at cheesecake and I’m in love, I used a yummy gingerbread cookie as the base (How Christmassy does that sound? Also is Christmassy a word?) Topped with lemon zest and fresh raspberries which were delicious, tart and paired so well with this incredible summer dessert. Also how adorable is this picture? Am […]
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