{Recipes: Meyer Lemon & Lavender Love}
My eyes lit up when I opened up my grocery box and pulled out a bag full of these beauties.. Beautiful bright yellow meyer lemons… Meyer lemons are native to China and are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. The citrus is very fragrant and the skin is a … Read more
{Beauty faves and a “Better for You” Cranberry Almond Streusel Coffee Cake}
Today I thought I’d change it up and talk about my favourite beauty products I’m lovin’ lately. Sorry dudes…this one is kinda aimed at the ladies.. If you’re looking for the recipe, feel free to scroll down. I am a makeup/skincare fanatic. Don’t even ask me how much I spend at Sephora..Let’s just say I … Read more
{Recipe: Warm Apple Cranberry Spice Kuchen w/ Cinnamon Whipped Cream}
Happy New Years Eve everyone! Hope you all are staying cozy where ever you are. It’s a chilly -17 degrees celsius here in cowtown and what better way to warm myself than to bake a nice winter inspired cake. Our fridge is a little sparse…a small container of cranberries and a bag full of sweet … Read more
{Recipe: Ginger Love – Double Chocolate Spice Cookies and Caramel Gingerbread Cake}
Ginger is one of my favourite spices (hence the name of my blog). Warm and comforting when freshly grated into some hot water with honey and lemon as a soothing drink in the winter. The rhizome has anti-inflammatory properties and helps settle the stomach, which is why I love it after a race too to … Read more
{Best chocolate cake ever from Nectar and a visit to the WildeGrainz bakery}
Behold, this cube of chocolately bliss..it’s called the Mad Hatter..a NEW addition to the Nectar Desserts display case.. A 3 layer chocolate sponge cake with 3 different fillings. The first a thick milk chocolate ganache, second is a layer of passionfruit curd and third is a fruity and tart raspberry coulis, all enrobed in a thick chocolate … Read more
