Author: theslottedspoons

Maple Pecan Banana Bread with Warm Fall Spices

Maple Pecan Banana Bread with Warm Fall Spices

Autumn is the ideal season for baking Maple Pecan Banana Bread, featuring cozy fall spices. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas and pecans, the baking process takes about an hour and includes resting and storage tips. This bread can be frozen for later enjoyment, enhancing its flavors over time.

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix

Why buy a whole jar of pumpkin spice mix when you can easily make your own at home. Enter my easy homemade pumpkin spice mix, made with ingredients you most likely have at home. Every time I buy a jar of pumpkin spice mix at…

30 Minute Delicious Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

30 Minute Delicious Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Summer is slowly coming to a close leaving us with an abundance of in-season tomatoes and eggplant. One of my favourite soups to make this season is this 30-minute delicious roasted tomato and eggplant soup. To be honest, I wasn’t sure about the eggplant. I…

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta on Sourdough

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta on Sourdough

There are so many good things about the summer and fresh in-season tomatoes are one of them! My Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta on Sourdough is one of my favourite appetisers to make during the summer season. Roasting tomatoes is a great way to bring…

Peach Mocktail with Thyme and Spicy Ginger Beer

Peach Mocktail with Thyme and Spicy Ginger Beer

Peach season is arguably the best season! This is the perfect time of the year to make my peach and thyme mocktail with spicy ginger beer. I love a good peach mocktail, and this one is amazing. The sweetness of the peaches, the earthiness of…

Nectarine Bruschetta with Brie, Lemon Thyme, and Honey

Nectarine Bruschetta with Brie, Lemon Thyme, and Honey

Stonefruit season is starting to make an appearance on the fruit stands, which means it’s time to make my Nectarine Bruschetta with brie, lemon thyme, and honey! This is one of my favorite summer appetizers, the perfect combination of sweet and salty – it’s a…

Peachy Spring Mocktail with Thyme and Honey

Peachy Spring Mocktail with Thyme and Honey

Spring has entered the chat! The best way to celebrate is with this Peachy Spring Mocktail I’ve named, Spring Equinox! With hints of Meyer lemon, thyme, and honey. I used to make this very Living Vinger from Acid League but unfortunately, they no longer make…

Montreal-Style Bagel with Figs, Brie, and Honey

Montreal-Style Bagel with Figs, Brie, and Honey

Sometimes we need a delicious Bagel to brighten up the mood, especially if it’s a Montreal-style bagel. I do love how melt-in-your-mouth Montreal bagels are, especially when they are actually from a Montreal Bakery! Figs + Brie = Absolute Deliciousness Figs, with their natural sweetness and rich,…

Lemon semolina olive oil cake with honey glaze

Lemon semolina olive oil cake with honey glaze

This lemon semolina olive oil cake with honey glaze is the star of my household when citrus season comes around. This cake is not fussy at all, it has simple ingredients and bakes at a reasonable time. It’s a great cake to bake on a…

The Glow: Wellness meets Mocktail

The Glow: Wellness meets Mocktail

In a world where self-care and wellness have become paramount, finding ways to incorporate healthy choices into our daily routines is essential. Enjoy a refreshing mocktail crafted from the best hand-blended herbs from Living Apothecary Tea. The GLOW mocktail is the perfect wellness mocktail that…