Weekend Project {Raspberry-Glam Trifle}

Get the recipe for 'Mrs. Lilien's Raspberry-Glam Trifle'

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams...

Last December, my dear friends Jim & Jess bought me an ice cream maker for my birthday... It was something I'd long been hoping for and dreaming of... Since then, I've tried several different kinds of ice cream: Strawberry, Mayan Chocolate (my favourite), Peach, Blueberry and Cherry (Jay's favourite)... As of yet, I haven't tried anything really exotic... But I'd like to... Somewhere in the on-line world over the past few weeks, I happened upon the home of 'Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams'... Don't some of these flavours sound too good to be true?

You can say I have a bit of a soft spot for ice cream these days... And I plan on experimenting more and more... So I'm adding 'Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams At Home' to my wish list...

Inspired? Watch Jeni make her Corn Syrup Custard with Whiskey & Pecans Ice Cream:

Weekend Project {Berry Pavolovas}

Do these Berry Pavlovas not look delicious my friends? I won't be getting to them this weekend as Saturday morning, we're finally heading out of the city for some much needed vacation! But I plan on making some of these soon... They're simple and beautiful... The perfect combination for a dessert! Happy weekend! And tune in next week, for a week's worth of cottage inspiration!

Making Jam with B...

My first attempt at jam making... Strawberry... With my favourite helper... How sweet is she?

Weekend Project {Yogurt Cake with Pear & Dark Chocolate}

How can you go wrong? Yogurt, pears, dark chocolate... All in a cake... I'm thinking of attempting this delightful looking cake from 'Five and Spice' this weekend... What are you up to this weekend?

{Honey and Jam}

I love to putter around in the kitchen... And I love to cart my camera around while do so... Two of my favourite things... 'Honey and Jam' brings those two loves together... Recipes + photos... What could be better?

All images from 'Honey and Jam'

And please take the time to enter this week's giveaway with 'Kiki La Ru'

Weekend Project {12 Layer Cake}

 Quite some time ago, I came across this recipe for 12-Layer Cake... And I thought to myself... Would this not be the perfect first birthday cake? One layer for each month of Leah's life... So... I'm going to give it a go... And pray that it works... That I can pull it together, looking somewhat edible for Leah's Saturday evening birthday party! Jay is shaking his head at me as I write this and study the recipe... But I have faith! I will post pictures if it works (fingers crossed)... Have a lovely weekend! We will be celebrating all weekend... Leah's party on Saturday night and her first birthday on Sunday! I will be back next week with birthday photos!

Image and fantastic baking tips from 'Bakerella'

And when the cake is done, I plan of adoring it with the Maddi Cake Bunting from 'Kiki La Ru'

And don't forget to take the time to enter this week's giveaway with 'La Marquise des Anges'

Weekend Project {Pancake in a Pumpkin}

Is this not the perfect idea for a fall brunch? The Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast... Have a perfect fall weekend! And please, don't forget to enter this week's giveaway for a custom digital design + printing from 'Good Frau'!

And don't forget to take the time to enter this week's giveaway with 'Good Frau'

A Few of My Favourite Things {Cookbooks}

HOP ON OVER TO 'Oh Hello Friend' for my guest spot featuring ALL of my favourite things!

I love, love, love cookbooks... I wish I used them more... But with two little girls, meals are pretty simple these days... There are those exciting times, with company coming, that relish the chance to sit down and be inspired...

A Little Cupcake Inspiration...

Aren't these lovely... Makes me want to get baking!

Photo from "Martha Stewart"

Photo from "i heart cake"

Photo from "Country Living"

Photo from "Le Cupcake"

Photo from "Cupcake Cafe NYC" 

"Graceful Oven"

Flit on over to the lovely blog of my dear friend Jess, "Graceful Oven"... She and a few friends have challenged themselves to follow the recipes of Julia Childs and then blog about their successes! What a great idea... And what beautiful photos... Enjoy!