First of all, I want to express how thrilled I am to be participating in this project! This is an amazing way for us Canadian food bloggers to showcase the magnificent and unique foods, traditions and people that are found in our glorious country. I would like to thank Valerie over at A Canadian Foodie…
Breads, Muffins & Yeasted Doughs
Ukrainian Paska Bread
Hey guys, I’ve updated this recipe…and the photography! Check out the newer post here!! Paska is a traditional Ukrainian Easter Bread. The bread is a soft, egg dough, speckled with raisins and the tops are usually ornately decorated My Baba always has a few loaves around the house at Easter because all us grand kids could…
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
If you recall from my Lemon Poppy Seed Pancake post, I have a lifetime supply of poppy seeds at my disposal. So naturally, after making pancakes, I just had to bust out some muffins. Lemon and Poppy Seed are a popular, classic pairing that marry so well in pancakes, loafs and muffins just to name…
Bagel Bombs
The concept is quite simple, yet the first time I had ever seen it was in the Momofuku Milk Bar book. Essentially, it’s cream cheese embraced lovingly by a bagel. Cause really, who wants a bagel without cream cheese, other than my mom? Like, really! The two just go hand in hand like milk and cookies, peas…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Quick story about my zucchini plant this year: I have never grown them before, so I limited myself to only 4 seeds and I was totally bummed out when only ONE sprouted. Seriously guys, only one came up. Little did I know how HUGE these things get, so after about a month, I was…
Focaccia Bread
So, I’ve got two bucket lists on the go. One for everyday living, and one for cooking. I’ve got this list typed up on my iPad and I’ve been meaning to post it up on my blog since the beginning. Clearly it hasn’t happened yet. But one day…. Maybe… I just gotta find the ambition…
Bacon Scallion Scones
Feta (left) and Cheddar (right) Scones I present to you, Bacon Scallion Scones – Two ways! The inspiration for this recipe came from instagram. Someone had posted a picture of a scallion and feta scone, which left me with a major craving for one. Except, I wanted one with bacon….lots and lots of crispy bacon. Upon review of…
