Soft, fluffy, cake like baked donuts topped with a bittersweet chocolate ganache are the perfect excuse to enjoy chocolate for breakfast. Both Tiffany and I love cuddling up and talk nonsense in the morning, especially on the weekends when there’s no rush to get out of the bed. Completely forgetting about my never ending chore…
Blueberry scones
Over the course of years I had my fair share of scones. Some I’ve eaten in England and Scotland, some from the local bakeries and coffee shops and some made at home by me. Needless to say, I haven’t had two scones that were the same. I have had dry scones, buttery scones, flaky scones,…
Berry chocolate french toast casserole
Loaded with chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and fresh berries, this is like no other french toast casserole you’ve had before! It is pure awesomeness! You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If that means I can have french toast daily, yes please! Serve breakfast all day long! I’ve had…
Blueberry muffins
Blueberry muffins, sweet, moist and tender, packed with rolled oats and oozing juicy blueberries for a tasty and nutritious afternoon snack. “You can do anything as long as you put your mind into it” is the message Pixar is spreading with its new movie release “Monsters University“. Have you seen it? It has just…
Overnight cinnamon rolls (buns)
The BEST cinnamon rolls – Soft and buttery sweet rolls with swirls of brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with cream cheese icing Close your eyes and imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls coming from your kitchen. The smell is so powerful you can’t resist it. Quickly you jump out…
Summer berry oatmeal muffins
Berry oatmeal muffins – easy to make muffins, packed with fresh fruit, oats and whole wheat for a satisfying treat without feeling guilty Summer berry oatmeal muffins has been my go-to recipe lately. Perfect for those lazy weekends, when somethings freshly baked is mandatory with a cup of tea or coffee. What I like most…
Ricotta and orange blintzes
Ricotta and orange blintzes – baked thin crepes filled with sweet ricotta with a touch of orange Thin crepes filled with sweet ricotta cheese and a little touch of orange zest, also known as blintzes. Our breakfast yesterday. I’m not a pancake person. I love pancakes but if I have to make my own I prefer…
Chocolate rolls with coffee icing
Chocolate rolls with coffee icing – Soft buttery brioche rolls filled with chocolate chips and drizzled with coffee cream cheese icing. Great at breakfast time with a cup of tea/coffee or even with some cold milk. There’s something about cold weather and rolls. I don’t make lots of cinnamon rolls, I’d rather make a loaf…
Cranberry Chocolate Brioche Rolls
What a trip this post has been. Let’s take a walk back in time. Few weeks ago I received an email from Hodgson Mill asking if I was interested in participating in their “Have a GRAIN Holiday” baking contest, using one of their flours. The idea of trying new flours was tempting, especially since they don’t sell it…