Raspberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

A pie that can fit in the palm of your hand is a very powerful thing. I don't want to say it can solve the world's problems, but dang it's a start. These hand pies have a delicious, tangy, seasonal filling of rhubarb and raspberries, which is something that I am definitely going to throw … Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

Blood Orange Scones

I woke up on Sunday thinking about scones. It happens to everyone I hear, but Sunday it happened to me. I love making scones because they literally take less than an hour from deciding to make them to eating them warm out of the oven with a cup of tea. They're crumbly and delicious and … Continue reading Blood Orange Scones

Blood Orange Millecrepe

I've had a hankering to make/eat a millecrepe (crepe cake) for a couple of weeks now. No reason for the hankering, it was just there. I found myself with some time today to commit to making 20+ crepes, so it was the perfect opportunity. I love millecrepes because they're so decadent, yet also light. They're … Continue reading Blood Orange Millecrepe

Rhubarb Tart

After making my Easter Rhubarb pie, I found myself in possession of some extra rhubarb. This is definitely my kind of "problem" to have. One of my favourite things about rhubarb is its beautiful pink colour. It adds an easy beauty to any dessert you make with it, even if it's just poached and topped … Continue reading Rhubarb Tart

Funfetti Mini Egg Cookies

I am of the opinion that of all the holidays, Easter has the best candy. Who can resist Creme Eggs, Reese's Eggs (or PB&C anything) and of course, Cadbury Mini Eggs. These cookies are sure to get you in the Easter/beginning of spring spirit, they're colourful and chewy with a nice crunch from the … Continue reading Funfetti Mini Egg Cookies

Chamomile Buttermilk Pie

Spring is finally here! After a week of grey and rain (and snow...) the sun has emerged and is (hopefully) here to stay. While I'm still patiently waiting on rhubarb, I wanted to make a light custard based pie to bring in spring. This pie did the job. Having buttermilk as a base along with … Continue reading Chamomile Buttermilk Pie

Salted Espresso Chocolate Donuts

I am a sucker for salt. It brings brightness of flavour to any baked good. Cookies tasting a bit flat? Salt. Making a caramel tart? Salt. Chocolate? Salt. I'm not kidding. When I was in Napa, I came across Whole Spice at the Oxbow Public Market. I could have spent the day there - they … Continue reading Salted Espresso Chocolate Donuts

Cannoli

In San Francisco, my boyfriend and I were walking through Little Italy and stopped into a bakery that was overflowing with Italian treats. It was full of cookies, pastries, gelato, just all the classics, but the cannoli is what caught my eye. It was big and bursting with cream and damn it was good. We … Continue reading Cannoli

Guinness Chocolate Donuts

Last St Patrick's Day I made Guinness chocolate cupcakes and proclaimed that all my future chocolate cakes would include Guinness. I'm glad I decided to do the same with these donuts. Guinness adds a richness and "je ne sais quoi" that makes any chocolate cake or donut unbeatable. This is the first time I've attempted … Continue reading Guinness Chocolate Donuts

Mexican Chocolate Chili Cookies

I had always heard rumblings of Mexican chocolate desserts that seem classic at first but then hit you with a twinge of spice. I figured there would be no better time to experiment with it myself than with some authentic Mexican cocoa. This was my second go with this stuff and I cannot stop raving … Continue reading Mexican Chocolate Chili Cookies