Maple Apple Upside Down Cake

by Krissy Hunter // November 3, 2013 // Comments off

As a Canadian living abroad, it is essential that I import my own supply of maple syrup. The maple syrup sold here is heinously expensive and packaged in tiny bottles. Even worse is the fake maple syrup that is basically... Continue reading →

Zwetschgendatschi (Damson Plum Cake)

by Krissy Hunter // October 17, 2013 // Comments off

This past weekend my parents came to visit me! I had a wonderful Saturday and Sunday just spending time with them. They had been in London and also visiting some old family friends that own a farm near Rugby. When... Continue reading →

Pear & White Chocolate Chip Muffins

by Krissy Hunter // April 4, 2011 // Comments off

It’s the Easter break here in St Andrews and most students are off cavorting away somewhere on the Continent. Alas, for medics, the 2 week break finds us at home or still in the Bubble looking longingly outside as we... Continue reading →

Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse

by Krissy Hunter // March 3, 2011 // Comments off

Omg. This mousse is divine!Â And I think it’s most defining feature is that it’s eggless — so no consuming raw eggs (although I confess to regularly trying the cookie dough) or any fiddling about with beating until “soft peaks”... Continue reading →

Glazed Pear and White Chocolate Bundt Cake

by Krissy Hunter // October 5, 2010 // Comments off

Almost halfway through Week 2, my studies are definitely well underway… and I’m already well behind on notes! ;_; But nothing says procrastination productive distraction like baking and I’ve already brought in treats for my classmates a few times! :)... Continue reading →

Cheesecake Brownies with Raspberry Marble

by Krissy Hunter // July 11, 2010 // Comments off

Cheesecake Brownies with Raspberry Marble Although I routinely get the ‘brownie-shakes’, it’s not often that I crave cheesecake.Â But last week, the urge hit and I couldn’t ignore it: I just had to make something with cheesecake in it.Â Since... Continue reading →

Just a quicky…

by Krissy Hunter // November 16, 2009 // Comments off

So Iâ€™m very much behind on my posting again.Â Thatâ€™s not to say I havenâ€™t been baking! Indeed, I feel like Ive been baking more than ever.Â Perhaps itâ€™s in procrastination â€“ Iâ€™ve got a midterm this afternoon! *gulp* Go... Continue reading →

Low-fat Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake

by Krissy Hunter // September 14, 2009 // Comments off

Wait, did she just say… low-fat? Hellz yes I did.Â This delicious cake uses a grand total of three tablespoons of canola oil — three! That’s less than a quarter cup, yet the cake manages to stay light and moist.Â ... Continue reading →

Peach and Blueberry Galette with Almond Buttermilk Crust

by Krissy Hunter // September 5, 2009 // Comments off

It seems my blog is running away from me again.Â It’s probably been a week since I last posted, and I’ve got at least four things waiting to go up!Â Still I suppose it is still better to have too... Continue reading →

Fantastic Blueberry Pancakes

by Krissy Hunter // August 6, 2009 // Comments off

I can think of almost no better way to start the day than eating a plateful of steaming blueberry cakes, smothered in sweet syrup with a few sausages or pieces of bacon on the side.Â Â You may find it a... Continue reading →

The Baking Medic

A junior doctor's foray in baking and blogging!

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