Let Me Tell You About These Heart Jam Cookies… Okay, so first things first—if you ever tried sneaking a nibble of those tins of cookies at your nan’s (you know, the ones that weirdly had, like, buttons and sewing kits inside after December?), then you’ll get the cozy vibe I’m aiming for with these Heart …
Let Me Tell You About These Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Okay, full disclosure: I stumbled into the whole Strawberry shortcake cookie thing by accident. I had strawberries going a bit too soft (you know how they just mutiny overnight?), and not quite enough patience for a full-on shortcake, so cookies it was. One batch in, and …
A Chatterbox’s Christmas Kitchen: Orange Chocolate Truffles Look, making these Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles is basically my December ritual now. I always start out thinking I’ll just make a quick batch to have with tea and then somehow my niece turns up, half the chocolate melts somewhere it shouldn’t (guess which member of my …
Apple Crumble Muffins – Like A Hug In Muffin Form Alright, so here’s the thing: I started making these easy apple crumble muffins because my little niece once declared muffins were just cupcakes trying to be healthy. (She is, ahem, not wrong). One rainy school night, I was out of icing but had apples that …
So, You Fancy Some Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars? Right, no kidding—I first made these Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars while procrastinating on actual work. It was one of those drizzly October afternoons where you stare out the window, mug in hand, and think: surely a snack would improve everything. Mum used to bake something like these, …
Let’s Talk Blueberry Pie (And My Not-So-Secret Love Affair With It!) Alright, so here’s the deal—I make this blueberry pie recipe anytime the mood hits, not just when blueberries are tumbling out all over the markets. Honestly, it’s kind of my kitchen spirit animal. The first time I baked this pie, I forgot to put …
Let’s Talk About Why I Love Making Maple Cream Pie Okay, real talk: If you ever wander into my kitchen in autumn (or, honestly, February), there’s a legit chance you’ll catch me elbows-deep in pie crust, humming whatever tune’s stuck in my head. Maple Cream Pie is kind of my comfort food hero — it’s …
Let Me Tell You About These Muffins (It Involves My Cousin Julie) Funny thing – the first time I made these pumpkin carrot muffins, it was for my cousin Julie’s birthday brunch (she’s the one who brings store-bought cookies, bless her, but loves homemade treats). The muffins almost stuck to the pan because I got …
Let’s Talk Cheesecake and That Pressure Cooker Okay. So, have you ever had one of those days where you’re craving something creamy and decadent, but you just don’t want to turn the oven on and heat up the whole house? That was me last summer. I’d seen all these fancy Instagram posts about pressure cooker …
The Best Cornbread I Know (And Why My Oven’s Always On) Okay, so I have this thing about cornbread. Maybe it’s because growing up, it always made an appearance at Sunday supper. I can practically hear my uncle grumbling if it wasn’t golden and crackling and—absolutely—sweet. One time I forgot the sugar (don’t ask, rough …