christmas shortbread

Christmas Spiced Brown Sugar Shortbread

Hey everyone? It’s Christmas! Seriously, how did that happen so fast?! It’s Christmas Eve here today. I spent the entire afternoon baking various Christmassy and non-Christmassy baked goods for, well, Christmas. There are homemade Baci chocolates, espresso ice cream, a ridiculously amazing new version of this cakeĀ andĀ the best passionfruit tart ever. All of those recipes will be coming to you in the new year! But today, I have a gorgeously … Continue reading →


caramel pecan pie bars

Caramel Pecan Shortbread Pie Bars

So I am DONE. No more school for me. Ever. I will never, ever, have to study again (unless I am crazy enough to go back to school at some stage in the future. Not that I think school is crazy. I loved school. But I need a break. Before I lose my mind). I will never have to sit a test or exam again. I will never have to … Continue reading →


Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Even though they may seem so simple, there is a science behind chocolate chip cookies. Whether the butter is melted or creamed with the sugar makes a difference in cookies. I generally prefer creamed, as the cookies bake up quite thick and chewy and retain their texture for longer. However, there is always an exception to the rule, and the thick and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe is just that. … Continue reading →