These are just a few photos of some glorious magnolia blossoms in front of one of my favourite houses in the Annex. I took these shots just north of Central Tech School in mid-May. We waited such a long time for spring to appear, now I want to capture all of its beauty when I have the […]
Month: May 2014
Six-Minute Vegan Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes
First off, this cake is amazing. I’m not a fan of vegan baking in general, since the texture often seems gummy or rubbery. This cake, however, is the exception. It is chocolately, light, has a superb texture, and the cleanup is easy peasy, since the whole thing is mixed in its baking pan, literally taking […]
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Decorating Our Brother’s Apartment
Within the next year, our little brother is thinking of moving out on his own. Now that Tomiko and I have planned, renovated, and decorated our own apartments, we want Karlos’s apartment to be our next project! We want the apartment to look masculine but still put-together, low maintenance and easy to clean. So far […]
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Vanilla Sauce
A delicious old-fashioned cake perfect for a picnic! I brought this to a Sail Past feast a few years ago, and it was a hit. It’s from Susan Branch’s Sweets to the Sweet: A Keepsake Book from the Heart of the Home, so follow her advice and serve it with a silky smooth sauce. Often […]
Any Tips on Cashmere Care?
After stocking up on cashmere sweaters at this spring’s flea markets (like the Annex Flea and the Leslieville Flea), it will soon be time to rotate them into storage for the summer. Since it’s the first year I’ve had any clothing so precious, I’m a little bit stumped at how to care for them. Do you have any tips […]