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Simple Chocolate Tart

Simple Chocolate Tart

Don’t you just love a recipe that looks super fancy but is actually super easy to make? It’s like a magic trick! This Chocolate Tart is a great example of that. And as the weather warms it’s nice to have a recipe that doesn’t involve…

Peppermint S’mores Jars

Peppermint S’mores Jars

S’mores are the classic summertime campfire treat, but don’t you sometimes want them when it’s cold? I know I do! Something about the gooey, warming, comfort of s’mores actually makes them a pretty great autumn treat. The trouble in Canada is that autumn campfires aren’t…

Chocolate Biscotti

Chocolate Biscotti

In cold weather, you deserve a hot drink and a tasty treat. As a creator of tasty treats, I am an authority on who deserves treats, and it’s definitely you. Also, why not feel a wee bit fancy with your treat? Biscotti is a wee…

Peach Tart with Almond Cream

Peach Tart with Almond Cream

When August and September roll around in Ontario, that means it’s Peach Time! Growing up in Southern Ontario I think I got pretty spoiled with peaches and other stone fruits. (For a Canadian). And I still get very excited for peaches every year, even though…

Fudgy Chocoholic Cake

Fudgy Chocoholic Cake

You know those days when you look in the pantry and all you can see with your craving eyes is chocolate? I know it’s not just me, come on guys. For those days, the best thing I can suggest is a mostly chocolate cake. With…

Maple Vodka Milkshake

Maple Vodka Milkshake

It’s maple season. Everyone is spending a lot more time in their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And we all need some delicious treats to help with the stress. Maple Vodka Milkshake anyone? Seriously, this is such a yummy milkshake, and with all the…

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? It’s one of those wonderful foods that we wait all year for, and really marks the coming of Autumn. I know pumpkin pie spiced things get a bad rep these days, but regardless of your feelings on the spice mixture,…

Chocolate Stout Cake

Chocolate Stout Cake

There was a crooked man, Who walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence, Upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, Who caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a crooked little house. That, is the Mother Goose rhyme…

Skillet Cookie

Skillet Cookie

You know those days when you’re at work and you think to yourself, “I NEED a giant chocolate chip cookie in my life.”? I know I’m not alone here. Sometimes the day is too long, too cold, too full of people NOT bringing you cookies.…

Sourdough Brownies

Sourdough Brownies

Jump to Recipe Sourdough brownies have made this week 100% better. As I’m typing this my arms are aching and I’m having trouble staying awake. We’ve been working all week on a house repair that started out not super important and then became very urgent…