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Category Archives: Sweet Recipes

Caramelized Fig + Honey Custard Tart

September 15, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

I have to admit that I’ve only discovered fresh figs very recently. When I lived in Newfoundland, they really weren’t readily available. And while they’re super easy to find here in France (when in season), I made the mistake of reading about fig wasps before trying them.

Millionaire’s Shortbread

September 1, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

Shortbread cookies have always been a favourite of mine, but for some reason, I only recently thought of making Millionaire’s shortbread. It’s all the goodness of shortbread, but with caramel and chocolate on top. Basically a homemade Twix bar. What’s not to love?

Chocolate Guinness Cake

August 23, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

Earlier this summer when Hitchen and I visited Dublin, we went to The Cake Cafe where I had a slice of chocolate Guinness cake. It was one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever had – super moist and dense, and not too sweet – and I’ve pretty much been working on this recipe ever since!

Classic French Eclairs

August 6, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

This past Friday, I was supposed to attended a short course at Le Cordon Bleu to learn to make choux pastry and eclairs, but unfortunately the class was cancelled at the last minute. I was a little bummed out, but decided that with some research and experimentation, I could figure it out for myself. I’m […]

Lemon Ice Cream Cheesecake

July 31, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

Now that summer is here and the days are nice and warm, there’s something extra appealing about cold desserts that require little or no baking time. This cake makes for a perfect summer treat, and it includes some of my favourite things… lemons, ice cream, and cheesecake.

Homemade Oreos

July 26, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

I have to admit that although I don’t often eat store-bought cookies, I have a weakness for Oreos. There’s something so satisfying about that crispy dark chocolate cookie and the creamy filling. But considering that most things are better homemade, I decided to make my very own Oreos from scratch.

Touton (Yeast) Donuts

July 18, 2016 | Breakfast Recipes , Sweet Recipes | Permalink

If you’re a Newfoundlander, you definitely know what a touton is… but if not, let me explain. Essentially, a touton is a small piece of fried bread dough (usually made if you have a little extra dough after you make actual bread), generally served with molasses and maybe butter. I’m not going to lie, they’re […]

Birthday Cake for Your Furry Friend(s)

June 9, 2016 | Other , Sweet Recipes | Permalink

I know I’m a bit of a crazy dog/cat mom (actually, I prefer overly enthusiastic, but whatever), but I can’t be the only one who celebrates their pet’s birthday?! My furries are my family, and I’m pretty sure they enjoy a birthday cake even more than most people I know. I made this dog-friendly cake for […]

Mini Angel Food Cakes

June 3, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

Oh hey blog world, I’ve missed you!! Life has been pretty busy lately… Mom and Dad are visiting (hooray!), we spent a couple of weeks exploring the French Riviera, and I’ve been planning a (30th!) birthday bash for my other (better) half. But more on those things later – today I have a recipe to […]

Chocolate Banana Cake Pops

April 28, 2016 | Sweet Recipes | Permalink

Chocolate and banana is unquestionably one of my favourite flavour combinations… SO good. I made these cake pops – made from banana cake with chocolate coating – to bring to a friend’s house a couple of weeks ago. I love bite-sized desserts that are easy to transport! To save some time