Year after year I am faced with the challenge (well actually 4 times a year) of what will I make for my kids (and wife’s) birthday. While the kids are younger the themes are usually pretty simple and straight forward, the challenge comes when you need to figure out how crazy I will go withView Post
Mulled Apple Butter and Orange Custard Tart with Poached Apple Slices
Nothing beats a hot drink on a cold evening. Wrapping your 2 hands around a hot mug as you sit curled up on the corner of the couch wrapped in a blanket, sipping away, watching your favorite show! The small comforts in life are what make each day bearable. Having those moments of downtime whenView Post
Spiced Walnut and Apple Macarons
Apple pie has always been one of my favorite pie fillings, but I mean, a pies a pie. I wanted to take the idea of an apple pie and ice cream and update it into a more modern dessert. French Macarons, are a meringue style cookie… not to be confused with Macaroons, a coconut based cookie… areView Post
Bringing all the fall feels…
Pumpkin, Apples and Spices YES PLEASE! It’s that time of year when the air gets crisp, the wind has a slight chill and the leaves start to change. Heading to the farm with the kids to see the animals, run through the corn maze and pick out our pumpkins is always a great tradition. WeView Post
Tall, Dark and Handsome…
The title really says it all. “I’m not your average height, I’m on the darker side, I’m pretty easy on the eyes and I’m looking for my perfect match!” No, this is not a dating add, I’m happily married and besides, that’s not even me… well maybe the handsome part! I love classic parings, theyView Post
Fresh Fruit Tart Using The BEST (and Only) Pastry Cream You Will EVER Need!
There are few things in this world that I would label as the BEST, but let me tell you, this is seriously the BEST pastry cream you will EVER encounter. Pastry cream is more commonly known as a custard, a mixture of milk and egg yolks typically cooked to thicken. Using a good quality vanilla bean definitelyView Post
Baking from the heart… Icing Smiles Canada
As humans we are constantly looking to fullfil the need to help. To make a difference and have a real purpose in the world we live. There is always a struggle of when to give, where to give, and how to fit it all in! The desire to give back is hightened when you becomeView Post
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