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baked doughnuts (actually they're muffins)

I'm starting to realize we didn't always name our baked goods with the most intuitive titles. These - while being some of my favorite...

tipsy tuesday - hot ginger-apple toddy

So this is a nostalgic one, guys. Today is our anniversary and I've had a severe case of the Wedding Nostalgias all month. I know at the...

cinnamon spiced nuts

The Christmas Baking Quest continues! Today's endeavour (<-- clearly my spelling has been watching too much PBS this week) is one of my...

ginger molasses cookies

Fall has been a bit standoffish this year. It's nearly the end of October and the past month and a half has been far too dominated by 74...

OH, HELLO THERE!

I'm Whitney.

Welcome to My Own Little Mess! I'm so glad you stopped by. This is where I get to share the recipes I love - both those of my childhood and those I create now - and the traditions that made cooking and baking such a joyful part of all our lives.

The table is the heart of community and that is the heart of this blog. I am so excited to share these meals with you!