Blog and Recipes!

  • Peppermint crisp squiggles!

    by Maxine Scheckter
    These are a combination of two cultures classic treats, the kiwi squiggles biscuit, and the South African peppermint crisp. My version has a coco...

  • Baking Question- all about gluten

    by Maxine Scheckter
    I have had a lot of questions coming in about gluten, so I’m going to talk about it a bit over the next few newsletters. We have talked a little b...

  • Baking Question - Am I using the wrong flour?

    by Maxine Scheckter
    This blog post is an excerpt from my weekly newsletter, where I notify you about the newest class releases, and answer your baking questions. To su...

  • Peanut chocolate chip cookies for Fathers Day!

    by Maxine Scheckter


  • Recipe time! Marshmallow eggs

    by Maxine Scheckter
    Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve done a post on here, but I thought it would be a fun place to share this recipe that I demonstrated last week a...

  • Recipe time! Chocolate mousse marbles

    by Maxine Scheckter
    One of my favourite desserts that I always find hard to resist is a chocolate mousse. So smooth, light and creamy, it really is the perfect way t...

  • Recipe! Black cocoa cookie mallow puffs!

    by Maxine Scheckter
    After two years of evading it, covid has finally caught up to me. While I’m taking some time to rest, I can’t get through 7 days without baking ...

  • Recipe time! Coffee stout marshmallows

    by Maxine Scheckter
    If you’ve been to Sugar Flour since we’ve moved to Miramar you’ll know that our neighbours are the very cool Double Vision Brewery.  They’re re...

  • Sugar Flour turns four! Loaded cookie bonus recipe!

    by Maxine Scheckter
    I can’t quite believe it, but Sugar Flour is four years old today! The past two years have been crazy for everyone, and there’s been so much worry...

  • Christmas gift ideas for the baker in your life!

    by Maxine Scheckter
    Every year I want to share a list like this with you guys, and every year I run out of time. This year, I’ve finally got round to it! So lets get s...

  • Kumara cinnamon sufganiyot (doughnuts!)

    by Maxine Scheckter
    This Sunday evening is the first night of Chanukah - the Jewish Festival of Lights. The best part about Chanukah is how we celebrate: with deep fri...

  • Recipe - Peanut butter caramel bites

    by Maxine Scheckter
    These little bites are one of my current favourite things to make. They’re salty, sweet, chocolatey and perfect for Christmas Day, or as gifts!  Th...