Orange and cardamom add warmth and cheer to the post-holiday months as part of this honey-sweetened tea ring. The tart red cranberry filling adds further sensory delight. Drizzle with orange glaze for an extra special treat on a chilly day. Normally I don’t show my recipes in progress. But I thought it might be fun to make an exception and reveal an earlier version that … Continue reading Orange Cardamom Tea Ring with Cranberry Nut Filling
This pear bread truly lets the fruit flavour shine through, offering just a slight touch of cinnamon spice. Pears and vanilla pair well by complementing each others’ delicate aromas. We’ve enjoyed this delicious bread several times over the last couple of months and I plan on making it regularly, as I now prefer it to banana bread. Though it is an ideal way to use … Continue reading Very Vanilla Pear Bread
When the air turns from crisp to chilly, and a light blanket of snow has begun to appear, I know autumn is ending. The ideal time for me to enjoy a mug of hot spiced cider has arrived. And since I have a large jug of apple cider handy, why not use some to make waffles as well? We enjoyed our apple cider waffles for brunch, with … Continue reading Cinnamon Glazed Apple Cider Waffles
Upside-down baked oatmeal cups are ideal for a weekend breakfast or as part of a simple holiday brunch. Soaking the oats gives a light and fluffy texture to these lovely fruit-topped oatmeal cups. Oats also contain the anti-nutrient phytic acid, some of which gets broken down during the soaking process, yielding a more nutritious breakfast option. This was actually my first attempt at baked oatmeal, … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal {GF}
After trying out a batch of these French Toast Muffins from Muffin Mama, I can attest that they are as scrumptious as they look! As part of Muffin Tin Month, Carmel is graciously sharing one of her muffin recipes, along with some gorgeous photos. Her blog is all about what you can do with a muffin tin! To kick off the pumpkin season, the food world seems to be … Continue reading French Toast Muffins
Lemon and fresh cranberries pair beautifully to create tender, tart-and-sweet muffins that are just as fitting for breakfast as they are for the dinner table. These quick-to-disappear muffins are something I want to make for Thanksgiving too, which is coming very soon here in Canada. Then I plan to make them again for American Thanksgiving in November. Another batch or two will be gobbled down in between the … Continue reading Cranberry Lemon Muffins
Swirls and Spice 