Channel your inner Italian by making gnocchi! (Well, unless you are Italian I...
One of my best memories living with my old roommate Marissa was making homemade gnocchi from her grandmother’s recipe. It was a lot of fun, and ever since then I have loved fresh handmade gnocchi. This...
View ArticleFrench Toast with Figs
French toast is really quick and easy for a weekend brunch, you can pretty much top them with whatever fresh fruit is in season. I made these with fresh figs that I cooked in a splash of dry red wine –...
View ArticleCheeseburger Pizza
Craving fast food but can’t choose between a burger or slice of pizza? Well it turns out you can have both! I’ve seen cheeseburger pizza as an option when ordering delivery, and even though I’ve never...
View ArticleLet him eat cake
Birthdays are a perfect time to get creative, and for people who love to bake making a homemade cake is the obvious way to go. Some people are great at decorating, some make balloon animals, me – I...
View ArticleRice Paper Wraps
It can be a lot of fun getting outside of your comfort zone in the kitchen and trying new things. I made rice paper wraps for the first time years ago, it was a bit of a disaster to be honest, but once...
View ArticleEasy weeknight cream cheese pasta
When the weather starts to get cooler, pasta is a great comfort food. It’s also really easy to make after a long day, and there are so many recipes out there to choose from. We made a delicious cream...
View ArticleEasy salads for lunch or dinner
Work lunches don’t have to be sandwiches over and over again. Try making a few cold salads and keep them in your fridge to enjoy when you’re in a rush. Two of my favorites are pasta salad and coleslaw....
View ArticleAged cheddar mac and cheese with pancetta
I love everything about fall; the leaves changing colour, cozy sweaters, sipping hot chocolate and warm comfort food. Homemade macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites, and adding a bit of pancetta...
View ArticleFall favourite – beef stew with heirloom vegetables
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. The smell of the leaves, the colours, the cold air that makes your cheeks a bit rosy when you’re walking outside. I absolutely love everything about it. Also fall is...
View ArticleEasy as banana cream pie
All time favorite dessert? Key lime pie. Close second? That would have to be homemade banana cream pie. It’s so creamy and comforting, my grandmother always made it for us growing up. It’s still my...
View ArticleThank You
I just wanted to say thank you for reading my blog, it was a lot of fun to write. The reason I haven’t updated this blog in oh so long is that I’m blogging now at havecakeandeatittoo.wordpress.com...
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