Winter Storm Elliott is upon us, so it’s been a cozy snow day at home. Thankfully work closed for the day, so Daniel and I got to spend the day hunkered down. Even though the wind chills have been -30 degrees, we’ve still had to …
I filled my bowl with peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter and turned on the mixer. As I folded in some crisp rice cereal, the aroma of Christmastime wafted around the kitchen. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles only seem to come around once a year, but …
A few weeks ago, my family celebrated our seventh annual Fall Fun Day! I can’t believe this tradition has been going so long already! One of the most essential parts of Fall Fun Day is going apple picking. It was a little tricky this year …
These Irish Chocolate Cupcakes are baked with Guinness beer, filled with Irish whiskey ganache, and topped with rich bourbon cream frosting. These mouthwatering cupcakes will spice up any celebrations this St. Patrick’s Day! What to I need to make Irish Chocolate Cupcakes? Here’s a list …
Having family friends on the east coast meant that Vermont was always a favorite vacation spot for my family. On one of the trips when I was seven or eight, our friends made some delicious, egg free gingerbread cookies that were safe for me. A …
Gingerbread Spice Cake is frosted with a thin layer of mascarpone cream cheese frosting and decorated with sugared cranberries and rosemary trees. The cake is made entirely with whole wheat flour and sweetened with pure maple syrup and a hint of molasses. I hope you …
Baking Christmas cookies has always been one of my most loved traditions. Growing up, my favorite kind were the cutout sugar cookies that I decorated with sprinkles and homemade frosting. These days, I have so many recipes for Christmas treats that I could never make …
Last month, my family celebrated our sixth annual Fall Fun Day! Since it was our first year at the Fricke Farmhouse, our itinerary looked a little different than previous years. After a delicious breakfast of Belgian pumpkin waffles, we made our first top at Tom …
Autumn has arrived at the Fricke Farmhouse and we’re embracing all the hygge vibes these days. From candles and café lights to mums and crochet pumpkins, the house is feeling as cozy as can be. And of course, the kitchen has transitioned from operation zucchini …
Last August I found out that I am no longer allergic to pecans! Although I still sometimes get a little anxious eating them, it’s so fun to have another ingredient to bake with. One of my favorite ways to use them is in Cranberry Orange …
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I don’t see the need for a specific holiday to show my love and affection. Why can’t that just be everyday?! Nonetheless, it can be an excuse to make some festive treats and brighten up the long, cold winter. …
Merry Christmas! To celebrate the big day, I want to share a brand new recipe for a vanilla Christmas Tree Cake. The cake is very delicate and flavorful and is paired with a rich, creamy buttercream frosting. On top are three waffle cone Christmas trees …
It’s finally the week of Christmas! If you haven’t already finalized your menu for the day, consider adding this Homemade Vegan Holiday Stuffing. Even though our gatherings will be small this year, there’s no reason not to make an epic Christmas dinner for your family. …
Last month, I organized my family’s 5th annual Fall Fun Day! I can hardly believe the tradition’s been going on so long. Fall Fun Day started back in 2016 as my 18th birthday celebration. I had a day off of school a few days before …
It’s hard to believe, but summer is already winding down and fall is right around the corner. For me, it’s a time of excitement as I anticipate all of my classic fall recipes and create some new favorites along the way. Aside from all things …
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’re probably a little surprised to see a recipe for Vegan Pecan Pear Crisp. After all, I’ve been allergic to tree nuts my entire life! But I have some crazy news! A few weeks ago, I …
A homemade pie crust, low sugar filling, and some whiskey-spiked whipped cream come together to make the perfect Egg Free Pumpkin Pie. This is the ideal dessert for crisp fall days when you want to feel extra cozy while keeping it healthyish! Be sure to …
Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed a joyous Christmas this past week! If you’re like me and LOVE Christmas and never want it to end, here’s a classic Christmas cookie recipe to keep the festivities going: Andes Candies Cookies! These soft little cookies are …
This weekend, I collaborated with my sister from Lauren and the Foreign and Stolen Smoked Rum to create these Spiced Banana Rum Cookies. The recipe was inspired by Bunner’s Bakeshop, my favorite bakery in downtown Toronto. They are totally vegan and gluten free and since …
Happy Thanksgiving week! Along with a main course of lasagna, Chocolate Drizzled Pumpkin Cheesecake is the staple dessert for the occasion. It features a buttery, graham cracker crust and a pumpkin spiced filling, topped off with a smooth, creamy, chocolate ganache. This recipe is a …
Merry Christmas! Today I would like to share a brand new recipe for Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake that I must admit is not totally clean. However, it is completely from scratch which is the most important part. Plus this is a Christmas Special Edition post, …