Matcha Lemon Macarons

I will never forget the first time I ate a macaron: I was 16 years old in Paris for the first time with my parents when we stopped at Laduree because that's obviously what you do on your first trip to Paris. I was so enamoured by these beautiful little cookies in this storied cafe. … Continue reading Matcha Lemon Macarons

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Icing

Cupcakes are essential for any birthday party, right? In the spirit of a friend's birthday and St.Patricks Day, I decided to whip up some Irish influenced cupcakes. I had always heard rumblings about Guinness chocolate cake and I've gotta say I was impressed. The cake texture is rich and decadent, yet it isn't too sweet … Continue reading Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey’s Icing

Cinnamon Buns

One of the first more "complex" things I learned to bake was cinnamon buns with my Grandma. Once a year we spend the day making a big batch that the rest of the family fights over, and every year we tweak the recipe a bit based on notes from the previous year (I did here … Continue reading Cinnamon Buns

Lavender Honey Pie

Last summer, I went on a 3 week Eurotrip that culminated in Provence and then Paris. Food and wine and driving through disgustingly beautiful country roads and lavender fields reigned supreme in Provence, and I refused to leave without getting my fix of lavender. Aside from soap, I also bought a bag of culinary lavender … Continue reading Lavender Honey Pie

Best Banana Loaf

Everyone has family recipes that they make over and over until it's as easy as breathing. For me, it's this banana loaf. My mom, aunts and grandparents make it and it's usually gone within 24 hours. For something so simple (and easy to make), it's addictive. You can tell from how my mom's version of the … Continue reading Best Banana Loaf

Rosemary Duck Fat Cookies

I went to the market last weekend and there's always this lady with HEAPS of amazing fresh herbs. I came out with lovely bunches of rosemary and mint and once home, made an unreal rosemary syrup for cocktails (whole other story). For those of you who have made herb infused syrups, you know you end … Continue reading Rosemary Duck Fat Cookies

Mad for Matcha Cookies

A few months ago I became addicted to matcha tea. It's so smooth and flavourful with a hint of natural sweetness (not to mention it just revs you up in the morning) that it's impossible not to love. Matcha Matsu from David's Tea specifically mentions blending into smoothies and milkshakes, so I thought heck, why … Continue reading Mad for Matcha Cookies