I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not a huge fan of peanut butter. There I said it. It’s one of those flavours that just never really “wowed” me. It always needs a companion flavour like jam. Or chocolate. Or marshmallow fluff. So when I made these fluffernutter cookies and […]
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Margarita Pie Recipe
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and this year I wanted to celebrate with a margarita dessert recipe. A twist on my easy key lime pie (my first blog post from years ago) that gets an adult-friendly overhaul from baking with tequila. Could this be better than a margarita […]
Mom’s Buttermilk Banana Bread Recipe
Is it just me or has the world gone bananas for banana bread? During quarantine, I’ve been making this recipe on repeat and eating banana bread for breakfast more than I care to admit. If you’ve ever been curious to know how banana bread is made or you’re looking for […]
How to Make Conversation Heart Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Last year, there was a worldwide shortage of conversation hearts. The company that makes these confections changed owners and long story short, things fell through and there wasn’t enough supply for the 6-week lead up to Valentine’s Day in 2019. But thankfully they are back this year, and I’m celebrating […]
Milk Bar Birthday Cake Review
If you’re a Netflix junkie (who isn’t?), you’ll know that the popular series Chef’s Table recently added a new season dedicated to pastry. The first episode features Milk Bar founder, Christina Tosi, and explores her reimagining of desserts. With menu items like crack pie, corn cookies, and birthday cake truffles, […]