This banana bread recipe is adapted from one in the Family Fun Cookbook that I received for my 12th birthday. In this case, I dialed down the sugar a bit and added the chocolate chips. Every time I think of banana bread, I remember a certain incident at the kids’ camp where I worked for two […]
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Matcha Pound Cake
Our mom is not a fan of baking – I think it’s because she doesn’t like following directions. She makes phenomenal Indian curries, where you can add ingredients here or there and taste as you go; baking is more of an exact science and you don’t know what the results are until it’s all over. […]
Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo bars are supersweet triple-layer squares. The bottom layer is a graham cracker crumb base, flavoured with cocoa and coconut and studded with chopped nuts. The creamy middle layer is like vanilla-flavoured frosting. And the topping is melted chocolate. I only realized that these were a Canadian treat after moving back to Canada about 10 […]
Moist Banana Walnut Muffins
I had a few leftover bananas lying around my kitchen, so I decided to whip up some tasty banana walnut muffins this weekend. They are exceptionally moist and the walnuts add a great toothsome crunch. This recipe can have myriad variations: try using different types of nuts and seeds, or add some chocolate chips or […]
Marimekko Spring/Summer 2015
It’s no secret that I love Marimekko. It’s been so cold here in Toronto – it feels like -30 C with the windchill. So what better way to keep warm than dream of warmer days with Marimekko’s spring and summer 2015 collection? I just found Marimekko’s spring and summer 2015 collection photos via Pinterest. It seems […]