Every weekend I bake a batch of muffins. I find it tremendously comforting to have some baked goods in the house at all times; it gives me that domestic goddess feeling, and I quite like the idea of owning up to that image of the happy homemaker who cooks and bakes from scratch for the […]
Star Anise Biscotti
Do you trust your intuition? Over the years, I’ve learned to do so more and more. When I’m in the kitchen, I totally trust my inner voice when it says “a bit more salt”, or “that’s enough oregano”. I used to cook mostly from recipes, but I now am able to let my instincts lead […]
Cinnamon Chipotle Brownies
Confession time: I have eaten many, many brownies in my lifetime. I’ve also baked many batches as well. But, when I came across Pam Anderson’s recipe, I was hooked. It was just as she promised in her recipe title: the perfect brownie. What I also love about this recipe is that you make it in […]
Toasting Nuts
Toasting nuts prior to using them in recipes is a great way to more prominently showcase their nutty flavour. I used to always skip this step, until I toasted a batch, to see if they tasted better. Boy, do they ever! Now, I never cook without first toasting my nuts before incorporating them in my […]