Tag Archives: Dessert

Favourite Recipe: Boiled Raisin Cake with Caramel Icing

Posted on July 15, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

This is a tried and true old fashioned recipe that my Mom used to make all the time. I love the fact that it’s moist, but even that hasn’t stopped me from doubling the caramel icing from time to time….because … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Chocolate Kahlua Cake

Posted on June 22, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

There’s a very nice lady not too far from us that because of our work schedule, drives the 2 youngest kids to school when she takes her daughter. As an end of the year thank you, I’m baking her one … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on June 15, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

From my vantage point at the computer I watched a very hardworking David outside working in the rain, and decided it would be a good time to make him his favourite cookies–Oatmeal! With my little helper and official taste tester, … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Mom’s Crumb Cake

Posted on June 13, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

I can still remember the tantalizing aroma running through the house when Mom had been baking her amazing Crumb Cake. The lingering scent of spices from this simple recipe was enough to drive a small child…….teenager…….adult……INSANE! It seems that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Peanut Butter Crispy Squares

Posted on May 12, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Here’s one for the kiddies……….or the peanut butter/chocolate addicts out there (I know one personally)! I came across it while wandering through the local Canadian Tire. Yes, that’s right…..Canadian Tire 😉 I was in the kitchen appliance area and there … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Double-Chocolate Layer Cake

Posted on March 24, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

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Favourite Recipe: Lemon Cake made with Love ♥

Posted on March 9, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

I am a lover of lemons. The colour makes me happy, they smell fresh and energizing, and they taste wonderful….when the zing they provide is mixed in with other goodness. We had the opportunity to travel to the Amalfi Coast … Continue reading →

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Favourite Recipe: Date Squares

Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Growing up my mom always made Date Squares (also known as Matrimonial Squares). For me this dessert is a tried and true comfort snack. It makes me feel cosy and nostalgic….most likely due to the fact that my Mom made … Continue reading →