I can’t believe we’re already into July, summer seems to be moving along far too quickly. We enjoyed the Canada Day celebrations. And on the 4th of July we also celebrated my son’s, Matthew, 18th birthday. For holiday weekends I
Happy Canada Day! What am I serving for dessert today? Tarts, tarts and more tarts, berry cupcakes and Cannoncini di Sfoglia con Crema Pasticcera al Cioccolato (Chocolate Pastry Cream-filled Pastry Horns). I had to include at least one Italian Pastry
I love my Italian Pastries and I love Gourmet Cupcakes (who doesn’t?)! I decided to take the flavours and textures that I love from two of my favourite desserts, Cannoli Siciliani and Cupcakes and roll them into one amazing gourmet Cannoli Cupcake. I filled moist Vanilla
I threw my apron in the air and did a little victory dance after I pulled out my first tray of Amaretti. Finally, after all the failed attempts (too embarrassed to reveal how many), I was successful! Sweet, soft and
I’ve made this Crostata di Fragole con Crema Pasticcera e Chantilly {Strawberry Tart with Pastry Cream lightened with freshly Whipped Cream} twice in the last two days. It’s quite unfortunate that I’ve not been able to enjoy a slice of
Time just flew by this week; I can’t believe it’s the weekend already. I’ve been busy baking all week. I had a little mishap in the kitchen on Monday; I burned my hand terribly when I was deep frying Cannoli
It’s amazing how things happen in life. And it’s even more amazing when something comes to you and you didn’t know you really wanted it until it arrives. And it’s arrived – thank you Ulysses Press for this incredible opportunity!
My sisters and I have been preparing for Natalie’s (my niece) bridal shower. The special day is fast approaching and we’ve been tossing around the idea of making the cake. My sister, Anna (Mother of the Bride), and I both



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