Dancing Hares Cake

Dancing Hares Cake

It usually starts with a plate; I can’t count the number of times a pattern has inspired a coordinating baked good, often a cake, but sometimes cupcakes or cookies. Swiss Meringue Buttercream is a most forgiving “paint”. All it takes is a box of gel...
Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon Popsicles

It wouldn’t be summer without popsicles. As a child, I was all over the luridly-coloured, artificially-flavoured frozen sugar water so popular at the time. (Truth be told, I can still be persuaded to join in if a cherry or a sadly, increasingly hard-to-find, lime one...
Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon Buns

Warm, homemade cinnamon buns. Let the inviting aroma greet your brunch guests. Decadent—no doubt about it. But there is something uniquely indulgent and comforting about a soft, pillowy pastry filled with gooey, sugary cinnamon. What better way to celebrate a lazy...
Beef & Mushroom Raised Pie

Beef & Mushroom Raised Pie

We are big fans of hot, savoury pies in our house. There is something deeply comforting about a gravy-laden pastry and hot buttered vegetables on cold wintery nights. They freeze beautifully, so if you are so inclined, double the recipe and make some small pies for...