Author: theslottedspoons

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,…

30 Minute Delicious Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

30 Minute Delicious Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I love soup season! 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 did not know…

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…

Refreshing Yuzu Espresso Tonic

Refreshing Yuzu Espresso Tonic

We are taking the espresso tonic to the next level! Using this Yuzu-flavoured tonic water with hints of basil brings an extra dimension to the Espresso Tonic. The Espresso Tonic isn’t just a summer drink, but the perfect brunch companion. I love how refreshing espresso…

Easy One Pot Shepherds Pie

Easy One Pot Shepherds Pie

Cozy meals are the best part of the winter months, especially when you make this easy one-pot Shepherds Pie recipe! Okay, maybe there is a second pot involved for the mashed potatoes but still kind of a single-pot situation. My Mom used to make us…

Rustic Mushroom Soup with Thyme

Rustic Mushroom Soup with Thyme

Soup season has finally arrived and one of my favourite soups is this beautiful Rustic Mushroom and Thyme soup. If you are a mushroom lover, this soup is a must! Thyme is such an excellent herb to cook with, I definitely recommend growing it in…

Peach with Thyme and Ginger Beer Tonic

Peach with Thyme and Ginger Beer Tonic

Is it just me or does Peach Season come and go so fast? Every year I plan to do all the peach things, but here we are at the very end of the summer season with a goodbye. So let’s enjoy it with this delicious…

Nectarine Bruschetta with Brie, Lemon Thyme and Honey

Nectarine Bruschetta with Brie, Lemon Thyme and Honey

It’s Peach and always forgotten Nectarine Season! Poor Nectarine, never the star of the show…UNTIL NOW! Well, technically nectarines are a type of peach, they are just smoother, smaller and firmer. Nevertheless, they are all delicious and they make an AMAZING companion to Brie! I…