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Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pie

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Lemom Blueberry Ricotta Pie
As soon as I can get my hands on fresh berries in the spring, I start incorporating them into everything from muffins to tarts. While frozen berries can (and do) have as much flavor as their fresh counterparts, fresh berries have more texture and that makes them a bit easier to work with. …

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Oreo Eggs, reviewed

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Oreo Eggs, reviewed

A few months ago, I learned that Cadbury was selling Oreo creme-filled chocolate eggs in Canada. Some early pictures made it look as though the cookies n’ cream creme filling would be soft, much like that of a Cadbury creme egg, though pictures of the product in stores showed a …

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Vanilla Cupcake M&Ms, reviewed

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Vanilla Cupcake M&Ms, reviewed
M&Ms have been sharing seasonal colors and flavors for much longer than some brands, but they’re starting to get a lot more creative with the seasonal flavors that they’re packing up for us. One of their most recent launches is vanilla cupcake-flavored candy, an addition to their spring lineup this year. The Vanilla …

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What is Guava Paste?

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What is Guava Paste?

Guava paste is a type of jam made with guava and sugar. Guavas are naturally very high in pectin, so guava paste tends to be thick can be easily sliced with a spoon or a knife. The paste is very sweet and has a strong flavor of floral, tropical guavas. It can …

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Bites from other Blogs

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Bites from other BlogsWhen spring rolls around, I get out my patio furniture and start to enjoy brunch outdoors. A lazy brunch with homemade treats is a wonderful way to spend the weekend – whether you’re enjoying it yourself in your rob or sitting with friends and family! Here are a couple of brunch-friendly recipes to help …

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Guava Chiffon Cake

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Guava Chiffon Cake
I love the sweet, floral, tropical flavor of guava and will always order a dessert that is made with guava when I see one. If you’re a guava fan like I am, or simply someone in the mood for a dessert with a tropical twist, add this Guava Chiffon Cake to your “to …

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How to Peel Almonds

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How to Peel Almonds

Almonds are a delicious tree nut (they’re technically drupes, but culinarily they are considered nuts) that make a wonderful snack and ingredient to bake with. Almonds usually have a thin brown skin attached. The skin is edible and doesn’t impart too much flavor to the nuts, so most of the time we …

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