• Cookies

    Chocolate chip cookies

    I need to make a full, formal confession: I have somehow failed you all. As I was looking back through my site, trying to find a recipie to heal my inner child, I came to a shocking realization. Sure, I’ve given you recipes for Trail Mix Cookies, Nutty Chocolate Chip…

  • Cookies

    PB and Honey Cookies

    Peanut butter and honey cookies is something I cherish, mainly because it reminds me of how the only way I can justify calling a sandwich gourmet. I mean, who wouldn’t want a masterpiece that features the creamy richness of peanut butter slathered alongside the sweet, floral notes of honey? It’s…

  • Pickling

    Cube Relish

    Although I’ve never been a fan of relish, my Papa’s recipe for cubed relish, which has been passed down from generation to generation—or, more accurately, from him to me in his giant binder of culinary chaos—still holds a special place in my heart. Despite my personal aversion to that weirdly…

  • Cookies

    Coconut Macaroons

    I can still picture my papa, his eyes twinkling with delight as my aunt would waltz in with a Christmas platter loaded with home-baked treats, including coconut macaroons—a legendary treat that all generations of our family would practically brawl over, each wanting to stake their claim before the first bite…

  • Cookies

    Sugar Cookies

    Lately, I have been getting the most intense craving for sugar cookies, those delightful little treats that seem to have a special place in my heart—and by “special place,” I mean right in the center of my snack radar. For some reason, these puppies are all that’s been on my…

  • Pickling

    BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 

    My grandmother has a deep and unwavering affection for bread and butter pickles, and to honor her on this website, this recipe is dedicated to her. These sweet and tangy delights are much more than just condiments; they embody the warmth and nostalgia of our family gatherings, wrapping us in…

  • Bars/Squares

    Lemon Sponge Sqaures

    Lemon sponge squares, crafted with love by my dear Papa, were more than just a dessert; they were a heartfelt reminder of the warmth and joy he brought into our lives. Each square, perfectly fluffy and bursting with zesty lemon flavour, was his way of spreading happiness during family gatherings.…

  • Meats

    Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken

    Maple mustard grilled chicken breast is not just a delightful dish; it’s a culinary masterpiece that whisks me back to family dinners with my Papa, the culinary wizard who could turn even a peanut butter sandwich into a Michelin-star affair! The magical mix of sweet maple syrup and spicy Dijon…

  • Breads/Pastries

    Cinnamon Buns

    What is the best part of a cinnamon bun? If you said anything but the center bit, straight to jail for you! But seriously, who doesn’t love a good cinnamon bun? There’s something truly magical about that soft, doughy swirl filled with a heavenly mixture of butter, sugar, and, of…

  • Seafood

    Mussels

    I know this page is called Papa’s BAKERY; however, Papa did more than bake—he was basically the grandmaster of all things edible! He whipped up an array of flavours that could make a Michelin-star chef weep with joy at our gatherings and family meals. Delicious cooking, if you ask me…