Author: Cecilia Tolone

Plain White Bread

Plain White Bread

The reason I love Plain White Bread is in the name; it’s so plain. It’s definitely not my favorite for eating straight up, because, tbh, it’s pretty boring, but it makes truly exceptional ingredient bread!  Uses I like to use this recipe pretty much anywhere Read More

Easiest Chicken Stock

Easiest Chicken Stock

Easiest Chicken Stock, is exactly what it claims to be: easy! With just two ingredients and some time you’ll have a delicious stock to use however you wish. Foundation of Flavor This is one of two recipes in this book that I like to consider Read More

Thanksgiving Sides and Sweets Ebook

Thanksgiving Sides and Sweets Ebook

I am thrilled to announce the release of my very first ebook, Thanksgiving Sides and Sweets! This project has been months in the making, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Get your copy of the ebook HERE! To kick things Read More

All American Apple Pie

All American Apple Pie

I absolutely adore this All American Apple Pie. It exudes coziness and perfectly captures the essence of fall. The best part? This recipe is incredibly easy! The Origins of Apple Pie We can trace the origins of apple pie back to ancient times, where various Read More

Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake

I am honestly SO PROUD of this Pumpkin Cake. It’s spicy and pumpkin-y and really tastes like fall. Top the whole thing off with a Brown Sugar Glaze, and you have the perfect autumnal snacking cake. Basic Listen, I am super basic. Wait, actually, I Read More

Kantarellpaj: Swedish Chanterelle Quiche

Kantarellpaj: Swedish Chanterelle Quiche

Kantarellpaj is essentially Swedish chanterelle quiche, and it happens to be one of my favorite types of quiche to make. I absolutely love quiche! You can see my enthusiasm for it in my previous post here. Based on Vibes Like many savory recipes, this one Read More

Pannkakor: Swedish Pancakes

Pannkakor: Swedish Pancakes

Pannkakor: Swedish Pancakes are incredibly delicious. They are thin and light and remarkably easy to make! American Pancakes vs. Swedish Pancakes American pancakes are usually really thick. They are cakey and heavy and buttery. They go perfectly with a heavy pour of maple syrup and Read More

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

These pumpkin scones with maple glaze make for the perfect fall treat. I absolutely adore the autumn season; I must admit I might be considered basic, but the truth is I genuinely love everything about it—the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, Read More

Toscakaka: Swedish “Tosca” Cake 

Toscakaka: Swedish “Tosca” Cake 

Toscakaka: Swedish “Tosca” Cake is sweet, sticky, chock full of nuts and so delicious!  What does Tosca mean? Toscakaka translates to Tosca Cake. I had originally assumed that Tosca was the Swedish word for Tuscan, as in coming from the Tuscany region of Italy. Not Read More

American Cinnamon Rolls

American Cinnamon Rolls

American cinnamon rolls differ significantly from kanelbullar, the Swedish cinnamon rolls. They are large, soft, and exceptionally sweet, thanks to the addition of cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon Buns vs Kanelbullar American cinnamon rolls actually originated from Swedish kanelbullar. Swedish immigrants brought their traditional recipes and Read More