Hi Reader, This week I'm sharing a few of my favourite Trinidadian holiday recipes, plus a tip I just learned about that lets you tell Google which websites to show in your search results (see below). Coconut Sweet Bread This Trinidad sweet bread is studded with candied cherries, mixed peel, raisins and currants. SEE THE RECIPE Cassava Pone Cassava pone is a sweet, dense baked dessert made with grated cassava and grated coconut. SEE THE RECIPE Sorrel Drink Sorrel is a tangy, cold beverage...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, My idea of a little treat is a cozy, warm drink. Usually, it's tea that gets me through the workday, but now that I'm taking some time off (FINALLY!), all I want are warm holiday beverages. This week I’m sharing two of my go-to holiday drinks:eggless eggnog (which is non-alcoholic) and my spiced hot chocolate. The eggnog is creamy and lightly spiced without being too sweet, and it comes together in just a few minutes. I love to drink this warm, but it's great cold, too. The hot...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Today I'm sharing a few of my favourite holiday appetizers: all easy, cheesy, and perfect for cozy gatherings. The baked brie with red pepper jelly is a new recipe on my website. It looks impressive but takes almost no effort, and the flavour is warm, sweet, and savoury all at once. I’m also sharing my brie stuffed mushrooms, which are packed with flavour, and a fun Christmas cheese board that you can really get creative with. If you’re entertaining this month (or just want cozy...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It’s been such a grey and chilly week here, and I’ve been craving a warm bowl of soup. This chicken pot pie soup is one of my favourite things to make at this time of year. It's simple, cozy, and if I use a rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables, there's very little prep work to do. If you've got leftover turkey from Thanksgiving this past week, you can absolutely make turkey pot pie soup with the same recipe. Just substitute the turkey for the chicken. I love serving this soup...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, At my house, holiday baking starts with a batch of shortbread. My mom loves to make shortbread for gifts, but we usually make a few early batches for ourselves to test out new flavours. This week I’m sharing our chocolate shortbread cookies, which are wonderfully crisp and full of chocolate flavour. I’m also linking our new coconut shortbread cookies recipe, which just might be my favourite cookie of all time. I hope you try making it, it's delicious. Chocolate Shortbread Cookies...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve been cooking a lot of cozy food lately, and this week I finally finished a recipe that always feels a little special to me: creamy mashed parsnips. If you’ve never cooked with parsnips before, they taste a bit like a sweeter, brighter version of a carrot. When you simmer them with a little milk and blend them with an immersion blender, they turn into a smooth, lightly sweet mash. (The immersion blender is optional, though; using a potato masher also works and creates a nice...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, There’s something so cozy about roasting chestnuts at home.The warm, nutty aroma, the gentle crackle in the oven... it just feels like Autumn every time I make them. I love their sweet, buttery flavour (especially paired with warm melted butter and a pinch of salt!). They're a unique treat that I wish more people knew about. If you’ve never tried roasting chestnuts before, I’ve got you covered with an easy-to-follow guide below. I'm also sharing my spiced hot chocolate recipe,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’re craving something cozy this weekend, I just posted a new recipe you might love: Pecan Pumpkin Waffles with Maple Pecan Syrup. They’re lightly spiced, full of toasted pecans, and topped with a warm maple pecan syrup (that tastes a bit like pecan pie filling if you let it sit in the fridge overnight!). Make the batter tonight, and you'll have an easy breakfast treat for tomorrow morning. Just right for a slow fall Sunday 🍂. 👉 Get the Recipe If you make them, I’d love to see...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I ran a little poll in my Instagram stories today, and discovered that most people don't buy new spices until they run out of them. Honestly, I don't either. But how long does it take for you to use up your spices? It's something to think about, since knowing when to replace them can make a big difference in your cooking. I go through ground cinnamon and smoked sweet paprika pretty quickly, but there are some spices, like ground ginger and ground cardamom, that are seldom used. I...
4 months ago • 1 min read