Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Foodies

We’re back! Apologies for being away for so long- we were occupied with studying and an apartment move. We’re very excited to get back into Kiku Corner and we’re starting with the holiday season. There are only a few more days until the big gift exchange. Are you ready? If not, we’ve rounded up a few […]

DIY: Cinnamon Sugar

DIY: Cinnamon Sugar, recipe and uses

Cinnamon sugar is great way to add a festive flavour to any recipe. stir into coffee, tea, or hot chocolate sprinkle onto pancakes sprinkle onto waffles sprinkle onto yogurt sprinkle onto crème brûlée before caramelizing sprinkle on top of muffins before baking (like these tea cakes) roll donuts in cinnamon sugar sprinkle onto oatmeal or […]

DIY: How To Make Vanilla Sugar

DIY Vanilla Sugar, Kiku Corner

Once you have a vanilla bean, it is really simple to make your own vanilla sugar. When we lived in Saudi Arabia, it was impossible to buy vanilla extract since it was made with alcohol – and alcohol was illegal. Instead, I would bring Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar from Germany every summer to use in my […]