by Helen Kain | Jul 17, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast
Nothing says good morning like the scent of freshly baked cinnamon apple muffins—especially when they’re topped with a crunchy coating of cinnamon sugar. They’re quick to whip up, too. Most of us have a few apples kicking around in the fridge—any type will...
by Helen Kain | May 18, 2022 | Breakfast
For anyone not familiar with these little round pancakes, Ebelskivers hail from Denmark. The fluffy, light balls of pancake dough ooze with fillings ranging from savoury to sweet and are the breakfast of choice when the grandgirls sleep over. In a bid to have at least...
by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Spring Recipes
Remember when muffins were breakfast food? Before they began their Incredible Hulk transformation into a disguised cupcake? These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are old-fashioned, moderately sized and not-too-sweet. No icing. They also contain Greek yoghurt, so they have a...
by Helen Kain | Jul 14, 2021 | Breakfast, Desserts
Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme are the places to go for doughnuts in the USA. In Canada, it’s Tim Horton’s (or Timmies, as it’s better known) all the way. Back in the day, each Timmies’ location baked its own doughnuts, tailoring...
by Helen Kain | Jan 13, 2021 | Breakfast, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Our virtual baking session just before Christmas produced more than Orange Chocolate Cake. My friend Leanne had assured me her recipe for biscotti was quick and easy, and she was right. We whipped it up in no time. Biscotti means “twice-baked” in Italian;...
by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast
Like many people, I’ve been making bread these past few months. Not so much sourdough; tending a sourdough starter is like raising another child, and I feel like I have enough humans and livestock to care for as it is. As well, sourdough is a bit too...
