Tag "Baking"

Fruits

Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata

Here’s an oldie-but-goodie from the archives. There are still gor­geous shoots of rhubarbs in the stores and this is a really easy yet impres­sive way to use them. Let me know

Fall

Irish Soda Bread

Going out for brunch used to be one of my favourite things to do when I lived in Montreal. I can think of at least half a dozen places around

Dairy

PB&J Cookies

Esme’s got a new joke. Well, she’s actually got several. “Where does a cow go on his first date? The mooooovies! Get it? Get it, the mooooovies?” I thought that

Grains & Rice

Guest Bloggers Heidi and Maude Bake Bread

It’s more than a bit ridiculous to call today’s post a guest post since Heidi has been with SPC from the start. I’ve been wanting to try to bake my

The Holidays

Sugar Cookies

This might be my favorite post in my favorite week. Favorite. Cookies are my achilles heel. I can’t ever turn one down. To say the least, I was excited for Ceri and

Snacks & Desserts

Mini Snowman Cupcakes

This recipe was originally posted last year  but they are so cute we decided to share them with you again… I don’t have a sister, unless you count my friend Janet. A friend

Fruits

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

I’ve been reading a lot of pieces lately in the blogosphere about the complicated feelings some Moms have for their nannies. Whether they’re admitting to jealousy (great piece on Babble)

Articles

Sweet Stuff: Ikea Silcone Baking Cups

I’ve mentioned before within the confines of this safe space that I have a crippling weakness for kitchen gadgets as well as knick-knacks that are just generally cute. If you don’t believe me you

By Meal Type

Fresh Lemon Bars

Sometimes it feels like parents can’t catch a break. Just when you’ve managed to exit the Halloween treats (and the accompanying sugar highs), candy canes show up. And when you’re

Nutrition

What’s So Bad About…White Flour?

Have you noticed white flour is the new white sugar? It has become a virtual pariah. Nutritionists urge us to choose whole grain alternatives, naturopaths talk about wheat and gluten