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Alexandra C. |
Thursday November 17, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas While you may be scoffing at the thought of baking cream puffs from scratch- "you want me to bake that- by myself?", don't freak just yet.
Cream puffs are surprisingly simple to bake and with the right ingredients, come out perfect almost every time. I've made cream puffs- or 'Pate a Chou' as the fancy and French call them multiple times and every time they've been a...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI made this apple cider the other day and it perfectly fit the weather and time of year. It was the exact right drink I needed on a Sunday afternoon, curled up with a friend on the couch after a long day! Not only is this recipe great for one or two, but a large batch for your next Holiday get together is sure to please all. A bonus is that the spices make your house smell absolutely...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday November 8, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basMove over Kelis- because this is one milkshake that's definitely going to bring all the boys to the yard!
How can you go wrong with ingredients like cheesecake, fruit, vanilla ice cream and la pièce de resistance... vanilla flavoured vodka?
Answer: you can't. Which is why this milkshake is delicious and you need to try it out!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of Milk
- 1/2...
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Claire |
Wednesday November 2, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNothing beats a warm beverage on a brisk day, and I'm always eagerly waiting for the seasonal drinks to return to coffeehouse menus.
After we found the perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe to try at home, the search was on for my personal favourite - the Gingerbread Latte.
This recipe is not only an almost perfect replica of the Starbucks version, it uses simple ingredients you probably already...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday November 1, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe conquered the pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin mousse and even pumpkin scones and now... how about some Pumpkin Whoopie Pies? Whoopie pies are making a comeback and they definitely deserve all the attention they're getting!
If you've never had one before- prepare for a treat! They're a cookie/cupcake/sandwich hybrid full of sugar goodness and just a little spice. This recipe...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI've always said, there needs to be more ways to combine chocolate and rum! And now- I have found one and let me tell you, it is delicious! I first came across the 'alcoholic milkshake' at a restaurant here in Toronto. I was inspired by it and decided to concoct my own recipe. I'm loving this rum and hazelnut combo as a sort of after dinner drink/dessert hybrid. The perfect...
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Claire |
Thursday October 13, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNow you can have your cake and drink it too.
I came across this recipe for a Birthday Cake-flavoured vodka milkshake. At first I cringed at the thought of vodka and milk together - would that even work?
But then my love of kitchy cocktails and cake batter finally won me over. Ever the helpful Chick I strive to be, I thought I'd take one for the team and test drive this bad boy. ...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday October 6, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basImagine this- a fireplace, you, a cozy blanket, your favourite DVD and mug full of peppermint mocha latte- sounds like heaven, doesn't it? Why not try this recipe tonight and make it an 'all about me' type of evening? Place the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on your door and indulge yourself in this delicious drink- I guarantee it won't disappoint!
Ingredients:
2 1/2...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basOne of my all time favourite flavours is pumpkin. It's nostalgic aroma brings back all those memories of Thanksgivings and Halloweens. Chicks, tell me now, is there anything better than curling up with a good book, magazine or DVD with a pumpkin spice latte? I think the answer to that would be no. Being thrifty and a DIY adventurer, I set out to find a pumpkin spice latte recipe that could...
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Claire |
Thursday September 15, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTIFF's in town, the delightful Jane Lynch is hosting the Emmy Awards this weekend, and somehow all the excitement making us a little nostalgic for old Hollywood.
We're thinking that some classic Bogart & Hepburn movies plus swanky retro cocktails are in order, no?
Mint Julep (since 1800s)
3 oz Bourbon whiskey
4-6 fresh mint leaves
granulated sugar (to taste)
Using a mixing glass, muddle (ie....
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