Coffee Blog

Coffee, Cocoa & Melting Snowmen

That scent of coffee is mixed with a cocoa smell this morning. It is the perfect time of year to mix a little hot chocolate into the coffee. It isn’t anything to fancy; there is no whip cream or chocolate drizzle and there is no chocolate sprinkles either. It is just a nice simple flavour… Continue reading Coffee, Cocoa & Melting Snowmen

Miscellaneous

Till Death Do Us Apart

  I went a different way this year with Halloween and wedding anniversary baking and I combine the two! “And for in that moment of pure darkness, I see your soul shining brighter than it ever has, I love the weirdness in you and the gentle way you make me go insane.” – Jordan Sarah… Continue reading Till Death Do Us Apart

Miscellaneous

Splashes of Red & Green

What better to do on a snowy day then make Christmas cupcakes? Gluten-free chocolate cake mix and white icing. I was attempting to ice the cupcakes so it looked like mounds of snow, but my son thinks it looks more like Christmas trees. Your thoughts? Next I used the edible blood recipe that I used… Continue reading Splashes of Red & Green

Parenting & Other Life Stories

Baking a Child

Parenting is a craft. Similarly, baking with my boys has become something of a craft as well because no baked good leaves the kitchen without first becoming a work of art. Of course the boys love the measuring, pouring, and mixing involved in creating a tasty treat but the best part (taste testing and beater… Continue reading Baking a Child