Oh Henry Cookies

Oh Henry Cookies

Today’s bake comes from a home cook who is very special to me. Brielle is a beautiful young woman, the daughter of one my dearest friends. Our two families spent many summer vacations together at a beautiful lake in the Kootenay mountains in British Columbia and so I...
Mom’s Potato Doughnuts

Mom’s Potato Doughnuts

My Mom passed away far too young, at the age of 69, after a very brief cancer journey. In the almost 11 years since her passing, I’ve learned to be grateful for the journey. I spent as much time as I could with her and we both said things we needed to say. Lots of...
Gingerbread Scones

Gingerbread Scones

I love gingerbread. Any kind of gingerbread, really. Crisp, chewy, soft. I use a lot of ginger in my cooking—this flavor is so warm and comforting to me. It was a snowy day, just at the tail end of the Christmas holidays so I thought these Gingerbread Scones would be...
Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

I have fond memories of my Grandma’s cinnamon buns … all gooey and loaded with cinnamon … we ate them fresh from the oven. I am working up my courage to cook with yeast! I don’t know why I’m so afraid of it but I have promised myself to tackle a sweet and savory yeast...
Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Hello Chickens! Today’s recipe reminds me of my Mom. You’ll notice I write a lot about my Mom, she was a real influence in all areas to me. Since my Mom passed away, I wish that I had spent more time in the kitchen with her and appreciated her skills for just knowing...