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'Nailed It' is the baking show students have been waiting for

Written on March 23, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Since Netflix burst onto the scene in 2013, it’s been hailed as one of the most versatile entertainment companies in TV production. You can watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt if you feel like laughing, or Black Mirror if you feel like crying from fear, or Orange is the New Black if you feel like doing both. However,...

Good old apple pie

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

I’m a firm believer that every single person on this planet should know how to make a classic apple pie. Whether you need to pull it together for a potluck or bring something to family Thanksgiving, this recipe isn’t only quick and easy, it’s also a major crowd pleaser. A step-up from the traditional...

Sweet honey cookies to get full marks

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Hi, my name is Kiera and I hate group projects, like really hate them. Despite my best efforts, I still have to do a lot of them. Fortunately, I’ve discovered the key to getting full marks on participation from even the most savage of group members. Are you ready for it? It’s wild. Bring cookies....

Two-ingredient banana oat cookies

Written on March 31, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Exam season is here and healthy eating probably isn’t your top priority right now. Luckily, these great-tasting cookies are simple to make, and only require 20 minutes of your time. These cookies can be frozen or refrigerated for up to 10 days at a time, which makes grabbing breakfast on the go super...

Easy-to-make baked mac and cheese

Written on January 26, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

What’s better than mac and cheese? Try baked mac and cheese. To follow are recipes that will cure stressful days, make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more. I’ve put together two recipes: one from scratch and another, a student hack made with Kraft Dinner. Both make about four servings...

Crunchy millet muffin recipe

Written on October 27, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

If food is meant to bring people together, I can think of nothing better than muffins to do the trick. The sound of the cooking timer has never failed to propel me into the kitchen and has often led to negotiations in my family about who gets to “clean up” the remaining chocolaty batter from the...

Zesty lemon squares

Written on September 9, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

When life gives you lemons, make lemon squares. This tasty dessert recipe has been in my family for a long time and is a staple at our dinners. It’s so good that I always request it instead of cake on my birthday. In a world full of chocolate and vanilla flavoured desserts, a lemon-based treat is...

Gloriously grapefruit cupcakes

Written on July 17, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Nothing says summer better than citrus. I experimented with grapefruit cupcakes after I realized I became bored with lemon or mock cocktail desserts and wanted something a little different. Grapefruits were the unexpected and yet obvious choice for my summer cupcake recipe. When I first shared the...

Maple bacon cookies

Written on March 11, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

Maple bacon cookies are something I stumbled upon through a very fortunate accident. I was scrolling down my Instagram feed when I was turned onto a delectable picture of the cookie in question from the Toronto restaurant Bannock. While this recipe isn’t the same that the fine-dining Oliver and Bonacini...

Let them eat cupcakes

Written on January 28, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

The sun hadn’t yet risen but the cupcakes were well on their way. When I arrived at the Limestone City Cupcakery at Princess and Clergy Streets, I heard Lindsay McEver’s music playing as the warmth of the oven surrounded me. The smell of cupcakes made me wish it was acceptable to start my day with...

Peanut butter, chickpeas and chocolate chip cookie dough bites

Written on January 21, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

A healthy and delicious treat, these cookie dough bites are a sweet reprieve from the post-New Year’s attempt to eat healthy by eating bland. You can indulge in these cookies without feeling guilty – particularly because of the ingredients. Chickpeas are great to add to your diet because they’re...

Holiday-inspired salted caramel cupcakes

Written on November 26, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

If holiday-themed drinks have got you excited for the season and looking to that post-exam haven then these cupcakes will put you in an even bigger festive mood. The sweet and soft texture of these salted caramel cupcakes is really competing for my affections with the salted caramel latte. From Starbucks...

Sweet potato brownies

Written on November 12, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

Around this time of the year, I’m seeking comfort food. These brownies are gloriously cakey and rich – but they’re definitely not your ordinary brownies. It’s no secret I have an extremely sweet tooth, but when my course deadlines start to accumulate, I’m not ready to overindulge with my sweet intake....

Baking with veggies: Zucchini Bread

Written on September 24, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

Zucchini bread is a must-try for those who resolve to keep their palettes clean and their minds guilt-free – or at least this early in the school year. Treating yourself in the kitchen doesn’t have to compromise a health-conscious lifestyle, especially when you combine vegetables in your baking. Zucchini...

Oldie But A Goodie: Hello Dollies

Written on March 14, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor My love of baking began when I was still in the single digits, and hello dollies was the first recipe I learned to make on my own. It requires quite a few packages of toppings, but there’s nothing wrong with having a stash of chocolate or butterscotch chips in your cupboard...

Fast Food Makeover: Healthy Blondie Bars

Written on March 13, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor A tasty, rich dessert for under 100 calories? These blondies pack sweetness, gooeyness and a buttery taste—so much so that you’d never guess the secret ingredient is chickpeas. Each square is packed with protein and perfect for vegans. What’s best is that the blender...

DIY Starbucks: Healthy Oat Fudge Bars

Written on March 7, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Oat fudge bars-any Starbucks regular will tell you that these squares are sweet, gooey and life-changing…and unfortunately packed with calories. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for indulging on occasion, but if the opportunity presents itself, I’d happily eat a few of these...

Out of the oven

Written on October 19, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

There’s always something in the oven at Wolfe Island Bakery. Located just north of Princess St., it provides a getaway from the hustle and bustle on the street. Patrons enjoy the warm atmosphere, comforting smells of the kitchen and, of course, the famous butter tarts. As I walked in, it was obvious...

Tag: baking

'Nailed It' is the baking show students have been waiting for

Good old apple pie

Sweet honey cookies to get full marks

Two-ingredient banana oat cookies

Easy-to-make baked mac and cheese

Crunchy millet muffin recipe

Zesty lemon squares

Gloriously grapefruit cupcakes

Maple bacon cookies

Let them eat cupcakes

Peanut butter, chickpeas and chocolate chip cookie dough bites

Holiday-inspired salted caramel cupcakes

Sweet potato brownies

Baking with veggies: Zucchini Bread

Oldie But A Goodie: Hello Dollies

Fast Food Makeover: Healthy Blondie Bars

DIY Starbucks: Healthy Oat Fudge Bars

Out of the oven

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