Posted on Wednesday, 30th June 2010 by Grace

Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes recipe book has quickly become one of my favourites and I am so happy I added it to my bookshelf.  It is chock full of tips and techniques and provides so much inspiration. It’s one of the

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A photo of a tiny cherry
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Posted on Tuesday, 29th June 2010 by Grace

School is out!  I look forward to this time of year, I get to spend more time with the kids, no schedules, time is our own or is it?  Matt (my son) completed his last exam yesterday and the celebration

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A close up photo of Japanese Kasutera (Castella) sponge cake decorated with a pink ribbon on a pink placemat.
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Posted on Friday, 25th June 2010 by Grace

Two posts in one day (One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting), I know, pretty silly, but I couldn’t help but share this recipe for Blueberry Cheesecake Pots that I just made.  It took me all of about 20 minutes

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A photo of a blueberry cheesecake pot on a wooden placemat with a silver spoon.
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For the last few weeks I’ve found myself thinking back to my years in elementary school, not really sure why.  It could be Marly’s series, Real People, Real Names. Marly’s had me thinking about my proper name, the name my

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A photo of a group of One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting on a bunch of reese's pieces peanut butter cup chocolate wrappers.
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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 by Grace

I’m so happy I made these mini cakes - Chocolate Genoise filled with White Chocolate Mousse.  My son, Matt, definitely needed a pick me up.  Chocolate is a good pick me up, don’t you agree?  And double the chocolate is even better!

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A photo of 4 chocolate genoise
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Posted on Friday, 18th June 2010 by Grace

It’s been a very quiet week, not much happening on the home front.  In fact a new friend, Marly, mentioned I was probably feeling a bit of after party sadness now that my niece V’s bridal shower has come and

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A photo of chocolate custard tartlettes on a white cake stand with a blue ribbon.
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Posted on Thursday, 17th June 2010 by Grace

I love summer, it is my favourite time of year.  The neighbourhood is abuzz, everyone is outside instead of cooped up in our homes, tending to gardens, bike riding, walking, and visiting.  It’s the time of year for outdoor festivals

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A photo of 4 blueberry-banana fruit pops on a white dish with ice.
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Posted on Tuesday, 15th June 2010 by Grace

What a great weekend!  V’s Bridal Shower was a success.  V looked absolutely beautiful and she was very happy.  The bridal party hosted the games, and I must say their choices were spot on. The goal for one of the

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A photo of a baked lemon tart in a green tart dish.
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