Recipes

When you’re camping, it can be hard to replicate a hearty meal on a camp stove. Especially a meal that doesn’t feel overly greasy or processed (love a good instant ramen but let’s try to be better). I recently made a beef and broccoli stir fry for the first time at home, and was surprised… Read More »Easy Camping Meal – Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Just because we’re getting in to the colder months, doesn’t mean camping has to end! 2021 was the first year I went camping year round, and let me tell you it’s a character builder. However, I keep finding myself planning fall and winter excursions because there’s something that’s just so special about camping this time… Read More »Easy Camping Meal: Potato Soup for 2

This recipe is so easy and definitely a fall favourite of mine. My mom came up with this recipe many years ago and usually makes it for lunch on gloomy fall days. Sometimes when we’re on Galiano Island and spending the day outside in the cold, she’ll carry this out in mugs for everyone and… Read More »Cozy Fall Soup Recipe: Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

If you don’t already know, I love camping. In recent years I’ve been exploring more into the backcountry and exploring away from front country camping but regardless of where I am or how far away from civilization I may be, I still prioritize having really good food. Personally, after a long day outside nothing is… Read More »Campfire Bread on a Stick

Everybody needs a good brownie recipe. Instead of eating those dry two-bite brownies (which I agree can have their good moments), I grew up eating fudgy bakery style brownies that my mom would bake. This is that recipe.

Everybody (and I mean everybody) needs to have a few solid go-to recipes on hand. I will argue that one of those key recipes needs to be a good vanilla cupcake recipe. Why you ask? Because vanilla cupcakes are staples for potlucks, birthday parties, and rainy day baking projects.

If you’re like me and are a die-hard fan of the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, then you’re in luck. These peanut butter chocolate balls are just like Reese’s without all the preservatives and palm oil. In my opinion they taste even better than Reese’s because they’re richer and less processed. These chocolate peanut butter balls are also a part of my Lazy Girl Series, which means that they’re incredibly easy to make and consist of only five ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. 

Feel like you’re in a slump and can’t get out of it no matter what you do? Me too, sister. Whether you’re stuck doom scrolling through socials or just realllyyy don’t want to start work, these 6 ingredient energy bars are packed with caffeine and slow-burning carbs to help get your butt moving!

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One of my favourite parts about fall is all the yummy baking. There’s something so cozy about baking with pumpkin and spices that makes my heart so happy. I tried out multiple fall recipes this year so that I could share with you some fall recipe inspo that has been tried and approved by me!

These “cookies” get their name because they are totally addictive. My quinoa cookies are made from quinoa (duh) along with five other ingredients that I guarantee you already have in your kitchen. They also only take 10 minutes to make since they don’t require baking. The best part? These quinoa cookies are technically healthy because… Read More »Healthy Quinoa Cookies

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The cutest little treats for your favourite family member, these homemade doggy treats resemble human sugar cookies and can be frosted into any design you like!

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Edible cookie dough is probably one of my all time favourite snacks. Whether it be for movie night or just a self care Sunday, I find myself reaching for this recipe as its quick, easy and delicious. Sure, technically all cookie dough is “edible”, but this recipe is made with safety precautions in mind like eliminating salmonella and e. coli risks that regular raw cookie dough has.

The filling of a macaron is what makes them so yummy. Usually the shells themselves don’t pack much of a flavour punch and it’s up to the filling to bring those desired flavours to the table. That’s why having a good filling is important, and choosing the right filling is a big deal.

If you’re not keen on making your own macarons, let me convince you on why you should. After nailing down the process, making the batter for the shells is quick, easy, and takes less than 30 minutes. It’s also WAY cheaper to make your own. A recipe usually makes around 16-20 assembled macarons, and macarons from the store/bakery usually go for three dollars a piece. I appreciate all the work, time and effort that goes into making the perfect macaron but seriously, I will be making my own macarons from now on.

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I’m a big tea drinker. However, I tend to opt for plainer ones such as earl grey, english breakfast, or green teas. With that being said, when I feel like I want something a bit fancier, I opt to make myself a london fog. A london fog is basically just a latte made with earl… Read More »How to Make a London Fog Latte

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If you hate classic green smoothies, this recipe is not your typical grassy-tasting healthy smoothie. My mom actually adapted this recipe from a local bistro by our house that unfortunately shut down recently. I asked her if I could publish her recipe and she said sure, but to make my readers know that she doesn’t… Read More »Sigrid’s Minty Matcha Green Smoothie

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When I was 15, I went on a trip to Italy and Spain through a program with my high school. Obviously, we travelled as a large group. Every night we would have a pre-booked group dinner and the accommodating restaurant would have to feed our large group. I am not kidding you when I say… Read More »I Made Tiramisu for the First Time, Here’s What I Learned

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There’s just something about strawberries that reminds me of Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s because they’re red or maybe its because chocolate dipped strawberries are a pretty common symbol of romance. Whatever it is, I took on the challenge of trying out various recipes involving strawberries and I’m here to share the things I have come… Read More »Homemade Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Strawberry-Loving Valentine

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When I was backpacking through Europe with my friend Stephanie, our last stop of the trip was Paris. In Paris, we ate all kinds of yummy food and made sure that our last meal there would be a classy dinner (which was much needed after a month of sticking to a backpacking budget). That night,… Read More »Easy Crème Brûlée (no blowtorch needed!)

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I am not a vegan. However, I try to avoid meat and animal by-products when I can, such as drinking oat milk over dairy milk etc. Sometimes when I eat vegan food, I can just tell its vegan. You know, when they try to substitute meat for an imitation meat or use a milk substitute… Read More »Easy Vegan Lava Cake

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My passion for baking started when I was little and still in elementary school. I had a few go-to recipes that I would whip out after school and make routinely. One of those recipes was a recipe in my mom’s binder of recipes titled “Six Minute Chocolate Cake”.

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By now, you have probably already heard of hot chocolate bombs, and maybe have even read my post about them. Although they are fun to make they do require a few supplies and techniques that make them a bit more of an ordeal. However, chocolate stir sticks are able to be made within an hour… Read More »Homemade Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks

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These ginger cookies are one of my favourite cookies to give away as gifts during the holiday season. This is why they are the first holiday baking cookies being published on the blog! They pack all of the flavours of a gingersnap cookie without the tough crunch, making these soft cookies even more enjoyable.

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For me, mid-november typically signals the start of the holiday season. All of the leaves have fallen off the trees, the local mountains have opened for the season and it is extremely cold outside. So what better way to kick off the holiday season and get into the holiday spirit with some delicious, rich, creamy… Read More »How To Make Hot Chocolate Balls

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One thing that I do quite often is bake apple pie and I think every person should have a staple pie recipe up their sleeve. To me, finding a random pie recipe off the internet is sketchy because you never know how it will turn out. However, I will vouch for this recipe until the… Read More »Killer Apple Pie (the best ever?)

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When COVID-19 was really bad in BC, I didn’t want to travel to the grocery store for unnecessary things. Although it’s arguable that sprinkles are a necessity, I came up with the amazing idea to make my own at home while bored out of my mind during the shutdown. These are incredibly easy to make… Read More »Homemade Sprinkles

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I am always craving donuts. After making these donuts, I now prefer a homemade donut over a store bought one (especially because they are SO easy to make)! After doing a lot of research online and trying various recipes, I have tweaked what I have already tried and have created the perfect, easy, homemade donut… Read More »Delicious Donut Recipe (Better Than Store Bought!)