06/30/2020
nanaimo bars
Nanaimo bars are a really fun summer dessert. They are easy to customize and come up with different flavors. Plus they taste amazing! They are pretty rich so you can cut the bars smaller to have more servings.
04/24/2020
lemon bars
These lemon bars were inspired by a recipe from my grandma. I then used it in my restaurant for years as they were always in high demand. They are sure to become a favorite of yours as well!
04/24/2020
mini chocolate chip cookies
These are the type of cookie you just wanna eat and eat and not stop eating. Make them bite size for easy snacking or larger for a treat. I have made these cookies with walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts and each version is yummy!
04/17/2020
my kids favorite chocolate chip cookies
Ok, for real, these chocolate chip cookies are amazing. They are the nostalgic cookie that your kids will grow up with you making and then pass down to their kids. These cookies have that crunch on the edge but perfectly soft in the middle.. so…
03/21/2020
no bake bars | chocolate peanut butter
roasted strawberry cake | berry cake variation
maple nut granola | gluten free
cinnamon rolls | brown sugar filling
curry chicken salad
chicken pecan salad
curry powder | homemade
simple roasted chicken | oven or grill
nanaimo bars
apple simple syrup
baked applesauce
lavender brown sugar syrup
SYRUPS & SIPS
apple simple syrup
I use the peels from making baked applesauce to make an apple simple syrup that was super yummy.
lavender brown sugar syrup
This lavender brown sugar syrup was a staple at my restaurant. We had a espresso bar and used
grapefruit hibiscus lemonade
The weather is warming up and I am ready for it! This grapefruit hibiscus lemonade totally hits the
HOMEMADE PANTRY
curry powder | homemade
I love making my own spice mixes including this curry powder. You can use all pre-ground spices or
baked applesauce
This baked applesauce was the side that was included with your breakfast sandwich or wrap at my restaurant.
homemade ranch dressing |…
Once you have homemade ranch dressing, you never want to buy it again. There is something so satisfying
oh hello

i am dez. obsessive baker and mum of four awesome kids ages 5, 7, 12 and 14
once upon a time, i owned a restaurant and bakery..
there i fell in love with baking and discovering new ways to use ingredients and flavors
here i share my recipes, methods and ideas i learned over the decade of my ownership at my cute little store.
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