Why is it called the Granny Smith Apple?
Ever wondered why its called the “Granny Smith” apple? Here is the short but sweet story behind the legend
The Truth about making money as a new Food Blogger! Part 1
I started My Urban Treats exactly one year ago today. Although the website didn’t go online until the 17th of May the “offline” version had …
Say hello to our little Friend, Dio
Two weeks ago we welcomed our latest family member, Dio. Dio is a Chabrador, so part Labrador part Chow Chow (explains the blue tongue) and …
Four Delightful Desserts from Austria
If you are looking for something delightful and sweet, then this is the right post for you. Austria is well known for its cuisine especially …
4 Kitchen Hacks that really work
I am always sceptic about Kitchen Hacks. Many kitchen hacks are inconvenient or don’t even work at all and all for the sake of views and clicks on the internet and YouTube. So I have tested a TON of kitchen hacks and here are five that actually do work.
Dangerous 5 minute crafts – The top 5 worst hacks
YouTube is full of baking hack videos, from 5-minute crafts to So Yummy and others. These videos seem to always go viral, and this seems …
How to make the best Pie Crust
What makes a perfect pie crust and how do you make it? Anyone who ever made pie crust from scratch will tell you it sometimes …
9 Versatile Pantry Staples to Always Have in Your Kitchen
When I create my recipes in my kitchen, there are often ingredients I rely on that work in multiple dishes from breakfast through dinner, from …
How to cook a sweet potato in the microwave
Sweet Potatoes are tasty, healthy and…. unfortunately take a long time to bake in the oven. But fear not, you CAN use modern technology to …