A few weekends ago I put up the Christmas tree and decided to tackle the daunting task of baking my Grandmother’s Christmas puddings. I was clearly feeling my strength, for I had NO idea what I was in for – especially when I got to the part of the recipe that called for 15 eggs and a bucket. Continue reading
Having learned the best time of day to make pie crust from scratch in my new kitchen, I’ve discovered it’s also quite therapeutic at 7 on a Sunday morning in your pyjamas. Since the blueberry was unfortunately shelved during the last pie adventure, I figured it was time and it deserved its due. Continue reading
New responsibilities, new post category 
Figured I’d share the journey in all it’s yumminess – welcome to Kitchen Experiments.
Since recently moving into my grandparents’ house, I have been tasked with reviving a tradition which has been dormant since Gram’s passing. Sunday evenings are reserved for hanging out on the patio, corny jokes and whatever sweet treat Grams has whipped up that weekend. A few Sundays ago, I jumped in with both feet and a lot of hope. Once I had the oven figured out with the night of triple chocolate brownies, I used the confidence boost to attempt something I’d never made before. Continue reading
Today is my nanny’s birthday. She absolutely LOVES chocolate brownies, so decided to christen my baking in the new house with a batch for her.
Yes, it’s midnight… I couldn’t sleep. Continue reading
Again I have been delinquent – but I can explain! Sometime ago I mentioned that I was giving up my nomadic tendencies, well it seems life had other plans for me. The simple explanation: we moved, again. I know, I know that this wasn’t exactly how it was supposed to go but this was one of those times that an opportunity presented itself and who am I to ignore a blessing when it falls right in my lap?? Continue reading
