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.
Baking
Home baking, with a focus on items that freeze well in individual portions for lunches & snacks.
Whole Wheat Flaxseed Waffles
We do okay with grains at lunch and supper, but breakfast has always been a white flour wasteland for us. 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 Cranberry Mini Scones
A festive scone with flecks of bright green pistachio and deep red cranberry, topped with a decadent white chocolate glaze.
Holiday Baking Favourites You Can Make Ahead
Holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated. While you may want to tackle a festive trifle or any of the intricate creations you see on televised baking competitions–and kudos to you if you do–a simple approach also works. A few holiday standards can supplement a showstopper or be the star of the show in and of themselves.
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.