I’ll never forget the first time I made Poor Man’s Treats. It was a particularly tight month, finances were squeezed, but the kids were craving something sweet. You know what? I rummaged through the cupboards and, with a bit of this and a dash of that, the most unassuming ingredients came together to create something … Read more
There’s a nostalgic charm to recipes that are handed down through generations, often scribbled on yellowed index cards or shared over long phone calls with your grandma. That’s exactly how I stumbled upon what my family calls “Poor Man’s Treats.” Picture this: it’s a rainy afternoon, and my wallet’s feeling as empty as my stomach. … Read more
There’s a certain magic in the kitchen when you’re baking something that feels like a hug in food form. I still remember the first time I tried making Cream Cheese Custard Bars. It was a rainy Sunday, the kind where you just want to curl up with a soft blanket and a good book. Instead, … Read more
Let me tell you, the first time I tried to recreate my grandmother’s sugar cookie bars, it was, well, a beautiful catastrophe. I mean, the kitchen smelt like heaven, but those bars were harder than the countertops! But you know what? After several batches (and a surprise assist from my next-door foodie, Tom), I finally … Read more
Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe that just makes you feel like you’re biting into a cloud? I know, it sounds like a fairytale. But one day, while playing around with some cottage cheese and blueberries that were on the brink of going bad (you know how it is), I accidentally created magic. I’m … Read more
The first time I tried making cloud bread, let’s just say it was more rock than cloud. It came out dense, and I mean, the kind of dense where you could actually toss it like a frisbee. It took me a while (and a lot of eggs) to perfect the fluffiness, but when I stumbled … Read more
