Individual Strawberry Trifles
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good fruit trifle! I think trifles appeal to not only my palette, but my visual aesthetic. Looking...
The Best Fluffy Chocolate Brownies
In my efforts to develop the best brownie recipe for My Kurated Life readers, I decided to dive deep, testing for both the best...
The Best Fudgey Brownies, Perfect For Valentine's Day
Brownies and Valentine's Day - you can't have one without the other, especially when they are cut into bite-size hearts. There's just...
Snowman Speculaas Cake: Celebrating 2 years of MKL
It's so hard to believe that two years ago this month, I finally started the My Kurated Life blog. For years I had dreamed and planned to...
The Most Boo-tiful Halloween Ombré Ghost Cake
Halloween usually invokes images of pumpkins, black cats, witches and ghosts. It also brings to mind treats. When I was little, my...
Apple Cider Cinnamon Bundt Cake
Walking around my neighbourhood these days, all of the apple tress are just bursting with fruit! My mouth starts to salivate as I see the...
Dutch Apple Dumplings
Baked apples are new to my family. It is only in the last few years that we learned about this amazing fall dessert from my Mom's friend...
Classic Pear Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert. It sounds pretty fancy because of it's name, however I'll let you in on a little secret, it's...
Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake
I love strawberries. Growing up in the Fraser Valley, I have vivid memories of going to local farms with my family and picking berries...
Rhubarb Alsatian Tart & Another Lesson In Geometry
Hello All. There's a bit of a theme to some of my recent posts - they all seem to centre around rhubarb! Rhubarb is a pretty fantastic...
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
If you ask me, a Rhubarb Tart is the perfect spring dessert. And if you follow me, you'll know that I've been trying my hand at...
Butter Pecan Cake With Mom's Mocha Buttercream Icing, A Birthday Tradition
Birthdays, when I was growing up, were a really big deal. The whole family would get together and we would celebrate. My Mom always asked...
Dried Pineapple Flowers & Slices
As much as I love dessert, I also love decorating. My two passions intersect when I get the opportunity to decorate baked goods....
Hummingbird Cake & Cupcakes
Hummingbird Cakes are new to me. They are not a dessert that I grew up eating. In fact, the first time I saw one, was in London's famous...
Pantry Meal Series: Berry & Apple Crisp (Crumble)
One of my favourite desserts is Apple Crisp! I could probably eat it daily and never get tired of it. It's the perfect sweet/tart combo...
Pot Of Gold Cupcakes
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, however I think the ties that binds us all together are cooking and community. I...
Salted Dark Chocolate Figs
I'll admit I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I try really hard to fulfill the “sweetness” I desire with fruit, smoothies and other healthier...
Sweets For Your Sweethearts Treat Board
I'm noticing a lot of "sweet boards" at events, parties and online these days, alongside the regular savoury cheese and charcuterie...
Valentine Hidden Heart Surprise Cupcakes
I love a good surprise, and these Valentine Hidden Heart Cupcakes are a perfect treat to surprise the one's you love. One bite (in the...




















