Pumpkin Bread with Buckwheat and Rye Malt Ingredients Pumpkin — 300 g Eggs — 2 large Sour cream or Greek yogurt — 2 tbsp, plus more if needed Flax seeds — 20 g Fermented rye malt — 30 g Very hot water — 80 ml Dry buckwheat groats — 150 g Salt — 1 tsp + a pinch Baking powder — 10 g Baking soda — 1½ tsp Sugar or sugar substitute — 30 g Ground coriander — 1 heaped tsp Ground caraway seeds — a pinch Juice of ½ lemon My additions: Honey — 1 tbsp, instead of sugar Chia seeds — 2 tb

(((Work in progress)))... Tanechka, this post is especially for you 😊 -- You asked for the pistachio sponge cake recipe — here it is! Pistachio Sponge. Ingredients: 220 g butter 300 g sugar 5 eggs 370 g flour a pinch of salt 12 g baking powder 240 ml milk 1 tsp pistachio paste Instructions: Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredien

I guess I was too tired to speak properly… it came out a bit incorrect and not very polite. When cakes like these are created, people usually see only the tip of the iceberg. And what stands behind it — the path, the effort, the sleepless nights — almost no one notices. And this isn’t only about my profession. When a person truly loves what they do, it just happens this way. I’m always happy when something unusual comes out… and this cake turned out truly special. I’m glad th

Hello… Today I decided to write a little story. For those who don’t know me — I really love baking cakes, painting, and I’m trying to write small life stories, especially when we travel. I usually post them on my Facebook page, but sometimes I’ll write here as well. Sometimes the road gives you tiny moments that stay inside for a long time — as if someone quietly placed a small piece of warmth into your hand. We were driving through Revelstoke and happened to find a small Fre

We used to spend a lot of time in Canmore — our child had training there, and the town slowly became almost like home to us. Now he lives there on his own, and we still keep coming back — simply because we love this place. And it’s strange: I don’t know why, but I always get a strong association with a steam train rushing somewhere near Canmore. This image fits the local atmosphere so well — the mountains, the quiet, the feeling of a long road. That mood is what inspired my p

Today at the Calgary school “Kalibri” there was an amazingly warm celebration. I walked in — and it felt as if I stepped into a space filled with light, care, and the sincere honesty of children. The kids performed so touchingly, so genuinely… watching them was pure joy for the heart. And it was especially meaningful for me to bring my homemade cookies — a small gesture of attention, a little piece of home warmth I wanted to share with this day. Thank you, “Kalibri,” for an a

Sometimes choosing a gift feels like a whole little journey. We walk through stores, scroll through ideas, trying to sense what would truly make someone we love happy. After all, we don’t just want to give an object — we want to give a feeling, a moment of warmth, something that stays with a person for a long time. But there are moments when everything comes together effortlessly. That’s exactly what happened this time. I created a small decorative painting in a modern style

Today I hosted a flower‑themed masterclass where we created edible flowers for cake decoration. Everything turned out so beautiful and inspiring. If you’d like to join one of these classes, feel free to message me — I’ll be happy to share the details. Сегодня у меня прошёл цветочный мастер‑класс — мы создавали съедобные цветочки для украшения тортиков. Получилось очень красиво и вдохновляюще. Если хотите присоединиться к таким встречам — пишите, с радостью расскажу детали.

This recipe isn’t originally mine, but it became such a solid part of my collection that I make it all the time. Sharing it here, as many of you asked. Ingredients: DOUGH 400 g flour 250 g butter 200 g sour cream (20%) 1 egg pinch of salt CREAM 570 g sweetened condensed milk 270 g butter DOUGH Chop the cold butter together with the flour and a pinch of salt using a knife or a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Mix the sour cream with the egg, add it to the flour mixtur

· I was asked to share my Napoleon recipe, so here is my cozy, home‑style version — exactly the way I make it. Cream Ingredients: 1 L milk • 200 g egg yolks • 300 g sugar • 80 g cornstarch • 200 g soft butter • vanilla or a splash of cognac (optional) You can make a double batch of the cream — the cake becomes extra tender, soft, and beautifully soaked. Preparation: Whisk together the yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring the milk to a boil. Pour the hot milk

Chocolate Crêpes. Difficulty: medium Ingredients 600 ml warm whole milk 1 tsp instant coffee 3 large eggs 250 g all‑purpose flour 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2–3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil Pinch of fine salt Method Warm the milk to 40–45°C and dissolve the coffee in it. In a bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar and salt until smooth. Pour in the warm coffee‑milk mixture and stir to combine. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then mix until the batter becomes

Welcome to my world of textured painting! This video features a one‑of‑a‑kind mixed media artwork with shimmering gold accents, glitter, and voluminous petal-like forms. The piece radiates light, movement, and refined elegance. Perfect for interior decor, gifting, or art collections. Handmade, unique, and created with love. I’m a Calgary-based artist. Subscribe to see more of my creations! Это видео появилось благодаря сильной энергии и поддержке друзей. Благодарна каждому, к

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