Baking

Home baking, with a focus on items that freeze well in individual portions for lunches & snacks.

Quick loaf with dried fruit and walnuts on a white plate by Crystal Smith.

Fruit and Nut Loaf

A tasty quick bread with wheat bran and walnuts. Slice it for freezing and take it out in the morning for school snacks or a coffee break.

Stack of wholegrain waffles by Crystal Smith.

Whole Wheat Flaxseed Waffles

I recently switched to whole grain bagels, homemade at first but now bought more often at the grocery store. Waffles presented a different kind of challenge.

Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate chip scones, a favourite of my son, especially now that I top them with chocolate ganache.

Pistachio and cranberry mini scones on a wire baking rack by Crystal Smith.

Pistachio Cranberry Mini Scones

A festive scone with flecks of bright green pistachio and deep red cranberry, topped with a decadent white chocolate glaze.

Chocolate cake on a floral plate with strawberries and blueberries by Crystal Smith.

Baking With Brewed Coffee

I hate to waste anything, so after our most recent over-brew, I decided to find some recipes that would use up the excess java.

Mango and pistachio scone on a white plate by Crystal Smith.

Mango Pistachio Scones

Diced fresh mango works well here, adding a pop of tart flavour to the rich dough. I added pistachios for crunch and a cardamom for a little bit of spice.