7 tips for the perfect cheesecake

December 27, 2016

Tall, creamy, and silky smooth – who doesn’t love cheesecake? They are delicious on their own and wonderful with toppings such as fruit. They are easy to make and very convenient for company since you have to make them the day before!... Continue reading →

Butterscotch Pudding Dessert

October 26, 2016

This dessert is an irresistible combination of buttery crust with crunchy nuts, creamy layers and butterscotch flavor. There are a few versions of this dessert around. They usually include instant pudding which you can use for a short cut. However,... Continue reading →

Banoffee Pie

September 17, 2016

The strange name of this pie or tart is a combination of banana and toffee. The recipe originated in England in the 70s and has only increased in popularity, it is that delicious! Originally, the toffee part was made by... Continue reading →

Zucchini Quiche with Potato Crust

March 31, 2016

Last summer, we spent a few days in Prince Edward County. What a pretty place! We loved this tiny region with the beautiful sand beaches and dunes! Home to over 40 wineries, it has become a hotspot for food and drink... Continue reading →

Homemade Granola or Müsli

January 16, 2016

Until I tasted homemade granola, I didn’t realize how much better it would taste than store-bought granola! Nothing is easier than making granola, it literally just takes a few minutes of measuring ingredients and putting it in the oven. The best thing... Continue reading →

Marble cake with espresso ganache glaze

November 29, 2015

If you are tired of dry cakes, you have to try this recipe! It is the perfect classic marble cake, rich and moist! When it comes to baking, often the simple recipes are the most satisfying! Chocolate vanilla marble cake... Continue reading →

Les merveilleux

February 25, 2015

When I read about a new bakery opening in NYC called Aux Merveilleux de Fred, I got curious. I found out that this Belgian chef already has a few bakeries in Belgium, France and England and focuses on just a few items.... Continue reading →

Chocolate peanut butter mousse Swiss roll

January 14, 2015

When we think of peanut butter, we usually think of jelly or of chocolate. But espresso? They say, coffee brings out the chocolate flavour in cakes, but it also perfectly complements peanut butter! So I flavoured the chocolate sponge cake with... Continue reading →

Toffee Crunch Cake

December 5, 2014

This cake has layers of chocolate cake, toffee bits, and mocha-flavoured whipped cream. The flavours just come together so well! I found this cake on epicurious.com and then added my own filling. Is is the ultimate chocolate cake: it’s fudgy with a... Continue reading →

Vanilla Crescents or Vanillekipferl

December 4, 2014

Growing up in Germany, Christmas was full of traditions. From baking Stollen to celebrating “Nikolaus” on December 6th, there was a lot to look forward to during the month of december! Now, living in Canada with children of my own,... Continue reading →

Custard Tarts

November 27, 2014

You have probably seen the famous Portuguese custard tarts in stores. They are simply delicious. They are made of a creamy vanilla custard baked into a flaky shell. They are just as charming as cupcakes but without the fuss and the... Continue reading →

Vanilla Cupcakes

October 31, 2014

I did not grow up celebrating Halloween, and it is not my favourite day of the year. But I didn’t want to disappoint my 6 year old son who thinks of Halloween as a holiday. I don’t like skulls, skeletons,... Continue reading →