How many times have you twisted the top chocolate cookie off an Oreo? Me, probably a hundred times. I used to love the double stuffed ones. I'd take off the top, lick off about 80% of the filling, then crunch into the bottom cookie with the remaining filling for that subjectively … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Oreo Cake: Sometimes You Just Need to Make a Ridiculous Layer Cake
Desserts
White Chocolate and Almond Shortbread Cookies
You don't need an excuse for cookies, but I had one. These white chocolate and almond shortbread cookies were the perfect apology cookie for my downstairs neighbours, whose lives I disturb regularly by jumping on my floor during climbing workouts. Really, it's Block Shop's … [Read more...] about White Chocolate and Almond Shortbread Cookies
“He Likes Cheesecake”
Has someone ever done something out of the blue for you that was incredibly generous? And insisted that you don't need to give anything in return? Have you ever then spent hours thinking about what kind of baked good or snack or drink that person might like? That's what I did … [Read more...] about “He Likes Cheesecake”
Dairy-Free Almond Yogurt Apple and Pear Streusel Tarts
What's a streusel tart? It's a pie with a crumbly topping instead of a top dough. It's a fancy name for an open-faced pie with crunchy bits of what's usually a brown sugar-nut combo. It's delicious. This recipe is a variation on a recipe from Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimée … [Read more...] about Dairy-Free Almond Yogurt Apple and Pear Streusel Tarts
Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
This recipe for rhubarb cobbler comes from Alice Medrich's Flavor Flours, which is a gluten free cookbook that wasn't being marketed as gluten free back in 2015 when it came out. Now it is. I'm not sure if it's selling better, but it should be, because this woman can write a … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
Duck Fat Oatmeal Cookies (Without the Oatmeal)
I'm a big believer in not wasting things, like the 4 cups of duck fat I ended up with when I roasted two whole ducks recently. I'm also a big believer in not putting junk in my body, which is why I don't stock dairy-free or vegan margarines on a regular basis (I'm lactose … [Read more...] about Duck Fat Oatmeal Cookies (Without the Oatmeal)
Gluten Free Apple Caramel Upside-Down Cake
Pineapples aren't the only fruit that like to be upside-down, suspended in caramel. To be honest, I'm a little jealous. Quebec has Tarte Tatin, but the traditional recipe involves making a caramel first, before baking, which is more work than needed. It can also lead to all … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Apple Caramel Upside-Down Cake
Gluten Free, Vegan Coffee Cake with Candied Ginger and Almond Milk
I've been on a mission to clean out my cupboards. I could probably eat for months on all the dried gluten free pasta, flour, canned beans, spices, honeys and pastes in there. It's ridiculous. And don't get me started on my freezer. Making ice cubes and placing them in my freezer … [Read more...] about Gluten Free, Vegan Coffee Cake with Candied Ginger and Almond Milk
A Birthday Best Forgotten
What's your worst birthday? Think back. Was it the time your parents got you the stupid book about farm animals instead of the supercool video game? The time your mom made a saggy vanilla cake or oatmeal raisin cookies instead of buying one from the grocery store (or better yet, … [Read more...] about A Birthday Best Forgotten
Morning Sweet Potato and Banana Muffins for Guillaume and Lacey
Every week, I shlep to Shakti Gym in Montreal to train for rock climbing. If you've seen me, you'll know I'm not all bulky muscles. But that's not what climbers need. I need pull-up strength, sure (an area in which I'm sorely lacking), but I also need finger and forearm strength, … [Read more...] about Morning Sweet Potato and Banana Muffins for Guillaume and Lacey