The word stracciatella is used to refer to not one, not two, but three different foods! And they are all Italian. One is a soup, one is a cheese, and the last one is a type of ice cream. For most of my life I only knew about the stracciatella ice cream. And although I liked it, I also thought it was ...
Sachertorte-Inspired Cake, Gluten Free
Sachertorte is a type of chocolate cake originating from 1832 in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese specialties, and my favorite chocolate cake. It consists of two layers of chocolate cake, an apricot filling, and coated in chocolate icing. Although the original recipe does ...
Spicy Pomegranate Donuts
Now that everyone is looking forward to fall, I thought I'd share one of the donut recipes I developed two autumns ago. These spicy pomegranate donuts are light in texture and aroma, making them perfect for early fall when the weather is still too warm for rich flavors. Fun fact: pomegranates are ...
Passion Fruit Cookies, Gluten Free
This may sound strange to some, but as a young child I didn't really enjoy sweets that much. As I got older, my sweet tooth got bigger. However, I still have a deep appreciation for tangy flavours. This is especially true on hot summer days when I just want a light, sweet snack that won't leave me ...
Coffee and Baileys Donuts
It may be the middle of July, but as I am writing this it is currently cold and raining. On days like this, I crave nothing more than something decadent and comforting. And what is more comforting than some coffee and Baileys donuts? I usually save this recipe for the winter holidays, but given the ...