pastry | Cravings of a Lunatic

#ChristmasWeek Recap and #Giveaway Links

Hi folks. This week was a whirlwind of Christmas goodies. Christmas Week was a huge success and I hope we inspired you all to get into your kitchens and start your holiday baking. There are so many amazing recipes to get your creative juices flowing. I thought I'd recap the week for anyone who just tuned in or missed it. Hope you enjoy. I know I sure did. I may have to wear stretchy pants for the next month the way things are going. … [Read more...]

Fall Apple Pie | #HelpingHands | #SundaySupper

Hi folks. This week the Sunday Supper crew is helping raise awareness for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. So many lives were affected by the storm and continue to be affected. I cannot even fathom what it must be like. These families have lost so much. So anything to help raise money to help those in need is a cause I can stand behind. … [Read more...]

Strawberry Tarts: Guest Posting for the lovely Katherine Martinelli today!

Hi folks. Today I can be found guest posting at Katherine Martinelli. I got truly inspired by her cookbook, Puff Pastry at Brunch. So I thought I would try my hand at puff pastry in honour of her asking me to guest for her. … [Read more...]

Peppermint Éclairs: Guest Posting at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

Hi folks. Well today is a special day for me. I can be found over at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis today. I have to say I was so thrilled Chef Dennis asked me. I was also seriously nervous. I do not usually get uptight over food. Yet I found myself struggling to decide what to make. I finally settled on these beautiful éclairs. I have never made them before, to be quite honest I don't do well with pastry in general. I was told rather bluntly once by my son that I am a better cook than … [Read more...]