Sprayers for rooms, linen and more
This is the time of the year when selection in the garden for projects can be limited but essential oils, thankfully, are available year round. For years it was a challenge to find a good quality spritz top but I am finding more and more options that give a good fine mist and don’t clog. […]
Continue readingOrange Marble Cake
At spring equinox I like to bake things that reflect that balancing time of light and dark. A time that can be well used to consider what might be out of balance in our own lives and what steps taken can adjust our paths. In the ancient religion of China, orange is thought of as […]
Continue reading100% Whole Wheat Raisin Cinnamon Bread
Some days you just want the memories back. My grandfather baked bread. He had a homemade box that went over the gas stove in the kitchen. He was also a carpenter and there was just enough heat raising from the oven to make the box a fabulous proofing space. It sat next to the wood […]
Continue readingThe Snowdrop Story
Many years ago when, the Earth was being made by our Creator, He was being very generous with the amounts of colour He handed out to the plants and animals. So much so, that by the time Snow had heard that colour was being given out and she came to ask the Creator for a […]
Continue readingSalted Turtle Sundae Cake
Valentine’s Day is the day after tomorrow and I have been playing with an “I love turtles theme” as a treat. Turtles mean chocolate, pecans and caramel. Chocolate, vanilla, ice cream, sugars are considered love foods, as is cake. Pecans are connected to wealth so it seemed to me that this combination with the addition […]
Continue readingCranberry Walnut Orange Braid
Try this tasty addition to my favourites list . By using quick rising yeast it only needs to rest once. I used the oranges from last weeks post of oranges in cardamon, cinnamon and rosewater syrup but you can also use fresh sections. Baking with fresh oranges was a new thing for me and I […]
Continue readingPlay time with Candied Orange Peel
So now that there are lovely jars of orange slices mellowing in a simple sauce of cardamon, cinnamon and rosewater, I am left with a full chopping board of the peels. Yes, I could compost them but not all and not quite yet. I have chocolate classes coming up and hot cross buns are around […]
Continue readingServing suggestions for Oranges in Cardamon, Cinnamon and Rosewater Syrup
A few days ago I posted a recipe for Oranges in Cardamon, Cinnamon & Rosewater Syrup. You can see the full post here. Sometimes the question comes up, what do I do now. I have listed below a half dozen ways to use these tasty orange treats. I hope you find something interesting enough to […]
Continue readingOrange in Cardamon, Cinnamon and Rosewater Syrup
Since Valentine’s Day is on a weekend this year, this lightly flavoured recipe for oranges might make an interesting option for a lazy breakfast or even a special dessert. Cardamon is used in Asia and Africa as an aphrodisiac, cinnamon is considered a fire herb which stimulates slow burning warmth and need we discuss rose? […]
Continue readingOrange, Pistachio, Biscotti Semifreddo
During Yule and Christmas, I tend to be fairly traditional. If I am going to experiment it is more likely to be around New Years. A couple of posts ago, I mentioned keeping the crumbly bits of the biscotti for a future recipe. This is that recipe. Semifreddo translates from the Italian as half cold. […]
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