It’s been a while, but I’m working on some new and exciting things that I can’t wait to share with everyone. With some rare spring weather on the East Coast I thought it would be fitting to make poppy seed muffins. They are light and fluffy and perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. My … Continue reading
Bell Let’s Talk is tomorrow, where Bell donates 5¢ to mental health initiatives for every text message sent, or mobile and long distance call made by a Bell customer and tweet using #BellLetsTalk. This supports a range of programs to enhance mental health in every aspect of Canadian life. This event focuses on workplace mental … Continue reading
As most of you know I studied culinary at George Brown College in Toronto for about a year. While I was there I realized that cooking was not for me and went in another direction. But my year spent there was not wasted; I learned a lot of valuable information about cooking and have an … Continue reading
First of all I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation of Canada’s fundraiser Cook for the Cure. I did not make it to the culinary showdown, but I did raise $110. I can’t believe the Christmas season is already here! Every year I always … Continue reading
It’s the final day for the Cook for the Cure fundraiser with all the funds going towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For my final recipe I made Strawberry Cupcakes. I usually don’t use boxed mixes I find them a bit bland and boring. But I also find they are the perfect base when you … Continue reading
I’m cooking for the cure again this week, and this time with 3 secret ingredients. My sister and brother-in-law went to the store with one instruction: get 3 pink ingredients. They came home with salmon, red cabbage (which I gave them hell for), and cherry Jello. The rules are I must use every ingredient and … Continue reading
This week’s cooking for the cure recipe is a lactose free strawberry smoothie. I’ve substituted the milk for almond milk and added some flaxseeds to give the smoothie some additional nutrients. I’m not a big fan of the taste of flaxseeds, but adding them to the smoothie gets rid of their bitter taste. For more … Continue reading
In honour of KitchenAid’s Raspberry Ice Stand Mixer, which donates $75 of each unit sold to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, I’ve made raspberry jam. I’ve always been a little weary of making jam, I have these memories of my mother crouched over a pot of boiling fruit and sugar for the most part of … Continue reading
You must have noticed by now, I’ve turned pink! This year I’m taking part in KitchenAid Canada’s Cook for the Cure, a fundraising event that raises money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This year they’re offering Cook for the Cure, a culinary showdown where top fundraisers get the chance to cook along side some … Continue reading
Halloween is this week, so I saw it fitting to make some cute ghosts out of meringue. They’re super cute and a breeze to make. I used a French meringue, which is when fine sugar is beaten into room temperature egg whites until it forms stiff peaks. You’ll know you reached stiff peaks when all … Continue reading
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