Coffee Blog

Flavoured Coffee, the virtual kind

There is a sweetness to the scent this morning that influences my expectation about taste. The taste, however, surprises me because it is shockingly bitter. It isn’t an unpleasant taste though. The bitterness fades into smoky notes reminiscent of vanilla. If we were having coffee I would offer you a Coney Island Caramel flavoured coffee.… Continue reading Flavoured Coffee, the virtual kind

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Horrified by Cheese Cake

It all started with my husband’s request for a birthday cake. “Yuck, CHEESE cake” My oldest son screamed. He was horrified. I could see his mind trying to fit together the idea of a moist spongy cake with that of all the various types of cheese that he was familiar with: cheese slices, melted cheese… Continue reading Horrified by Cheese Cake

Miscellaneous

Halloween Baking with Boys

Edible blood covered cupcakes to celebrate Halloween. Edible Blood: Agave Coco Powder Red Food Colouring Add 1 drop of red food colour to the top of the cake mix and swirl with a toothpick before placing in the oven. The boys loved making the designs. Ice cupcakes with a frosting of your choice, I like… Continue reading Halloween Baking with Boys