January Bake & Bloom Newsletter

Jan 27, 2026 3:09 am

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January Flavours: Crisp, Cold & Clear

This month, our menu celebrates January as a clean slate — a moment of fresh air,

quiet mornings, and new beginnings. A new start!

Winter Citrus & Rosemary brings a burst of sunshine to the season, pairing bright

citrus with a gentle herbal lift. It’s refreshing, elegant, and a beautiful symbol of new

growth.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies Lemon poppy seed cookies have a distinctive personality

— bright, buttery, and just a little bit surprising.

The first thing you notice is the lemon: a clean, zesty brightness that hits your nose

before you even take a bite. It’s not sour like lemonade, more of a fragrant citrus lift that

makes the cookie feel lighter than most buttery treats. Then the butter and sugar come

in, giving that soft, mellow sweetness that rounds everything out. The poppy seeds

don’t add much flavour on their own, but they bring a gentle nuttiness and a tiny crackle

that makes each bite feel more interesting.

Vanilla Almond now joins our January line-up — a simple, comforting flavour with a

clean nuttiness and soft warmth. It’s delicate, familiar, and perfect for a peaceful start to

the year.

Together, these flavours reflect January itself: crisp, cold, clear — and full of possibility.

Our recipes using these delicious flavour combinations:

Moist Vanilla Almond Cake with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream - Amycakes Bakes

Moist Vanilla Almond Cake with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream - Amycakes Bakes

https://sweetordeal.com/lemon-rosemary-cupcakes/

Lemon Poppy Seed Cut Out Cookie Recipe




This Month’s Featured Projects:

• Lemon Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies — learn how to use a

toothpick or scribe to create soft swirls and decorative

designs

• Floral inspired cake ( perfect for Valentines or any

celebration of love )

• Chocolate covered Raspberry swirl Brownies

•Our inspiration photos


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  • Grease the heart moulds and fill each about 3/4 full-place on a cookie sheet 
  • Bake until fully cooked and allow to cool completely in the moulds.
  • Freeze brownies in the mould for 20–30 minutes to firm - remove heart shaped brownies and set aside 
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour melted chocolate into moulds, filling about 1/4 full. (Do not grease moulds)
  • Place each brownie heart on top of the chocolate and gently press down so the brownie becomes coated/encased.
  • Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
  • Pop out and decorate or enjoy as is ! 


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Flower Cake Video Click Here


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We've been getting several Vegan requests so I have added space for a monthly tried & true recipe to our newsletter : 




This months Vegan Recipe :Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes (this is my all time favourite vegan cupcake recipe ! It’s so good that most don’t know it’s vegan !!!! I think the fresh strawberry puree is the key . 

https://www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com/vegan-strawberry-cupcakes/


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https://www.theconsciousplantkitchen.com/vegan-strawberry-cupcakes/


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