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cakes & cupcakes

Cranberry-orange tea cake

Childhood memories are some of the most precious memories we possess. Certain people, like our parents and grandparents, play a pivotal role in the creation of those memories.

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Sweet zucchini cupcakes

I’ve heard many times before that zucchini is a garden favourite: it’s relatively easy to grow and it can yield a true bumper crop. I planted zucchini for the first time this past summer, but the neighbourhood animals ate them before I could.

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Baked double vanilla doughnuts

It’s time to reveal another Daring Bakers challenge! This month’s challenge was hosted by fellow Canadian Lori of Butter Me Up, who chose to keep things simple by challenging us to make a Canadian favourite: doughnuts.

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Baked apple cider doughnuts

It’s that time again! This month’s SOS Kitchen Challenge features one of my favourite fall foods–a fruit that is delicious, nutritious and has more varieties than I count–apples!

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Cinnamon spice crumble cake

When the weather starts to cool down, much like this past week, I start craving my favourite cold-weather treat: a warm chai latte with almond milk and cinnamon. And nothing complements a steaming cup of joe like a delicious wedge of cinnamon spice crumble cake.

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Raw blueberry cheesecake with crumb topping

Raw foods are a growing trend these days, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with the new concept of germinating, sprouting, processing and dehyrating. It seems raw foods are mainly a focus for the health-conscious crowd and more open-minded foodies, but for me, it’s also a way to learn a new and fascinating approach to vegan dessert-making.

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