Sweet and Seedy Porridge with Local Honey

by Evin // September 10, 2014 // No Comments

I love porridge (aka oatmeal) for breakfast or even a snack. Which explains why I am just a little delighted that Autumn weather is breezing into my life with a slight chill in the air. What better way to apologise to... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Bread

by Evin // April 6, 2013 // No Comments

Are you ready for the gooiest, loveliest, easiest recipe? Monkey Bread has been in and out of popularity for the last 80 years, but with ready-made pastry becoming a grocery store staple, it’s never been easier to make a batch... Continue reading →

Homemade Blackberry-Apple Quick Jam

by Evin // March 28, 2013 // No Comments

Until last year, I had never tried to make quick-preserved lemons or pickles or anything that isn’t eaten immediately then I started learning more and more about cooking from Chefess Kate. She encouraged me with her easy yet traditional approach... Continue reading →

Irish White Soda Bread

by Evin // March 15, 2013 // No Comments

To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, what better thing than to share some delicious foods from the Republic itself. Today, I’m telling you how Clare showed up on my doorstep a few weeks ago with a fresh-baked loaf of homemade Irish... Continue reading →

Dairy-free Cranberry-Carrot Muffins

by Evin // March 12, 2013 // No Comments

I love carrot cake though the guilt of the icing not so much which is why I came up with this recipe. Well, that and because I hate waste and my juicer left a big container of lovely carrot pulp... Continue reading →

Dutch Pancake with Apple and Gouda Cheese

by Evin // February 12, 2013 // No Comments

Amsterdam is the home of picturesque canals, epic historic ships, breathtaking gables, and pancakes! Ok, so the pancakes may not be in the same timeless vein as the others but they are memorable. The first bite I ever had of... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras or Pancake Day)

by Evin // February 11, 2013 // No Comments

Growing up, Mardi Gras was the night to have pancakes for dinner. Sometimes sausages or bacon too. It was just what we did. As I grew older, it became clear this was not the norm in every American household (but... Continue reading →

Luck of the Irish? And My Family’s Irish Scone Recipe

by Evin // March 15, 2012 // 2 Comments

Until last month, I had never purchased a lottery ticket, played a slot machine, or placed a bet outside a race course. Then I felt lucky. I’ll talk about my luck then share the Sullivan Family Scone recipe I found... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Muffins

by Evin // March 11, 2012 // 6 Comments

What says Sunday morning better than a little Jazz music playing in the background while baby LB naps, hubby has a lie-in, and I smirk at the croissant dough in the fridge knowing its destiny is about to be fulfilled... Continue reading →