As cliché as it sounds, one of my most treasured holiday memories is baking cookies with my mom… My favourites were (and are) our peach and apricot shortbread, lemon-coconut shortbread squares, and of course any type of cut-outs (like classic butter cookies or a spiced version of them). I love(d) decorating them… We still play classic…
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Sablés de Noël ~ Christmas butter cookies
I don’t know about you, but baking Christmas cookies pretty much marks the beginning of holiday season in my house. I love everything about them, their smell, gobbling them up, but most of all I love the memory of decorating them with my mom in anticipation of Christmas. Love the versatility of this recipe. You…
Peach & Apricot shortbread squares
During my stay in Mexico I was able to indulge in one of my favorite activities, cooking with my mom. It brings back so many memories of me growing up… hovering over the kitchen counter, trying to catch a glimpse of what she was doing and help her {I hoped!} in any way. I would take up…
Lavender Dreams: Vanilla & Chocolate Lavender Macarons
There is something utterly dreamy about macarons… maybe it’s their shape, their texture, their lovely color, or wonderful flavor pairings. To me macarons scream spring, possibly for their lovely shades of pastel or their delicate and whimsical character. I wanted to feature this special recipe to celebrate the birthdays of my fellow Aries :) Especially…
Kitchen Nani 