Brioche Cinnamon (and other) rolls

by ChicCakeChick // August 24, 2015 // 2 Comments

Brioche. One of the great words of the French Language. It lends itself to all manner of deliciousness (including, these days, burger buns), but in my humble opinion, nowhere is it greater than in a cinnamon roll. It’s buttery, its... Continue reading →

Berry Chocolate Cookie Bars

by ChicCakeChick // August 7, 2015 // No Comments

I was innocently browsing Facebook the other day when a post from Smitten Kitchen caught my eye. This is nothing new, posts from this New York based cooking goddess often tempt me. This time it was a post about raspberry breakfast... Continue reading →

French Toast Cupcakes – A Cupcake a Day in May

by ChicCakeChick // May 21, 2015 // 1 Comment

What did you get for breakfast today? I got French toast. French Toast Cupcakes that is. I had amazing French toast at the Blue Fox Café in Victoria, BC last year when I was winding down from a skiing trip to Canada. Orange, pecan and cinnamon... Continue reading →

The Chocolate Cream Pie Effect

by ChicCakeChick // February 14, 2015 // 2 Comments

I think I first learned of the existence of Chocolate Cream Pie when watching Goldie Hawn in the ’80s movie Overboard. It was in a tinfoil pie shell which she served on a plate to which her hands had been... Continue reading →

Easy-as Pie

by ChicCakeChick // January 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

Strawberry pie… This new year has been abound with pie. I’d seen a bunch of different strawberry pies on Pinterest, including a baked double-flaky crust one (superb in winter), and a baked strawberry in sour cream filling tart (not a... Continue reading →

Very French Pears

by ChicCakeChick // September 28, 2014 // No Comments

Frangipani… Just like my experience with needing to make Apple pancakes, I also had three pears which I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to eat raw! I really am very naughty when it comes to eating fruit when it’s fresh!... Continue reading →

Them Apples

by ChicCakeChick // September 28, 2014 // No Comments

Here’s a Sunday morning breakfast idea that’s a little lighter but just as delicious as my fluffy pancakes… Apple pancakes! I had a bunch of Jazz apples sitting around that I kind of thought were too old to eat raw.... Continue reading →

Crumbleberries – Layered Blueberry Crumble Shortcake

by ChicCakeChick // August 20, 2014 // No Comments

WINTER IS COMING…. And this simple wintry dessert will have you in comfort food heaven. How do you feel about layers of crème patissiere, blueberries, and shortcake? I feel good about them. Let me tell you about the evolution of... Continue reading →

Stack ’em! Or, Maple Syrup Swoonings

by ChicCakeChick // March 1, 2014 // No Comments

I don’t normally blog about the peripheries of cakedom, but I am pleased to announce that I have nailed North American fluffy pancakes! These guys stand fully half an inch high, and are light, sweet-salty, buttery deliciousness! Here they are: Who... Continue reading →

Savouring

by ChicCakeChick // December 24, 2013 // No Comments

Spinach Feta Cupcakes My mother can take cake or leave it and really doesn’t like icing… which makes you wonder where I get my tastes from! Mum is a major fan of the savoury stuff though and I have finally found... Continue reading →