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Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEton Mess is a classic British dessert, and the perfect way to enjoy the last few strawberries of summer. It’s incredibly easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser. It's a perfect after dinner dessert - easy to whip up in the kitchen once the main course is over, but won't take much time away from your guests.
Start with the sauce - purée the strawberries in a blender, then pour...Continue Reading
Eton Mess is a classic British dessert, and the perfect way to enjoy the last few strawberries of summer. It’s incredibly easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser. It's a perfect after dinner dessert - easy to whip up in the kitchen once the main course is over, but won't take much time away from your guests. Start with the sauce - purée the strawberries in a blender, then pour...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basMy mother has been making this oatmeal cake-type scone for as long as I can remember. Never one to leave well enough alone, I have fiddled and experimented with the recipe umpteen times. The base is so neutral, you can take it in any direction you please.
This one is my current favorite!
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, the wet ingredients in a smaller one. Create a...Continue Reading
My mother has been making this oatmeal cake-type scone for as long as I can remember. Never one to leave well enough alone, I have fiddled and experimented with the recipe umpteen times. The base is so neutral, you can take it in any direction you please.This one is my current favorite!
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, the wet ingredients in a smaller one. Create a...
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I was always under the impression that Quiche is a difficult food to make well. My husband was of the opinion that something with such a sissy name (his words, not mine) couldn't possibly taste good.
This crustless quiche debuted on my table recently (under the name of baked eggs & meat) to great acclaim. It is a quick recipe and infinitely adaptable, perfect for a brunch or even a low carb...Continue Reading
I was always under the impression that Quiche is a difficult food to make well. My husband was of the opinion that something with such a sissy name (his words, not mine) couldn't possibly taste good.
This crustless quiche debuted on my table recently (under the name of baked eggs & meat) to great acclaim. It is a quick recipe and infinitely adaptable, perfect for a brunch or even a low carb...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas
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Do you ever get in a rut with dessert where you have to have the same thing over and over because it's just that good?
That's where I'm at with chocolate creme brulee. Cool, creamy chocolate with a thin layer of crisp sugar crust. Gently crack the surface and spoon cool rich mousse with a hint of crunch into your mouth and this is when you will realize you have entered...
That's where I'm at with chocolate creme brulee. Cool, creamy chocolate with a thin layer of crisp sugar crust. Gently crack the surface and spoon cool rich mousse with a hint of crunch into your mouth and this is when you will realize you have entered...
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Monday August 17, 2009
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basA stack of hot steaming pancakes fresh from the griddle is a staple on the Sunday brunch table. They are infinitely adaptable to every palate, yet easy to make with ingredients you're always certain to have on hand-- a sure bet.We love them for any occasion, so we're pleased to share with you two of our very favorite recipes!
Elegant Thin Crêpes
Beat egg in a medium bowl with a whisk...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhen I began the research to determine the defining characteristics of a smoothie, I was surprised how descriptions focused more on health benefits than on taste. What I considered to be a snappy, pick-me-up-and-go blend of fruit, yoghurt and juice was broken down to a beneficial beverage laden with dietary fibre, vitamins and nutrients.
Clearly, people take their smoothies very seriously and are...Continue Reading
When I began the research to determine the defining characteristics of a smoothie, I was surprised how descriptions focused more on health benefits than on taste. What I considered to be a snappy, pick-me-up-and-go blend of fruit, yoghurt and juice was broken down to a beneficial beverage laden with dietary fibre, vitamins and nutrients. Clearly, people take their smoothies very seriously and are...
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Treat yourself and a friend to this classic french custard with twist. An impressive dessert that's surprisingly easy to make and tweak using your favourite seasonal fruits!
Preheat oven to 325F. Whisk together Yolks and Honey until smooth, add whipping cream and vanilla. Divide mixture into 2 ramekins, and place in a casserole dish. Pour boiling water into casserole dish until water is half...Continue Reading
Treat yourself and a friend to this classic french custard with twist. An impressive dessert that's surprisingly easy to make and tweak using your favourite seasonal fruits!
Preheat oven to 325F. Whisk together Yolks and Honey until smooth, add whipping cream and vanilla. Divide mixture into 2 ramekins, and place in a casserole dish. Pour boiling water into casserole dish until water is half...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBackyard party planned? Check.
Guest list invited and RSVPs confirmed? Check.
Menu? Ho hum...
Once again, we can count on Dad to offer up his best barbecue tips to ensure party perfection. Don't be stuck in the kitchen with a hot stove when you could be outside expertly working the grill with an ice cold Corona in hand and your cousin's hot roommate in sight.
Appy #1: Grilled...Continue Reading
Backyard party planned? Check.Guest list invited and RSVPs confirmed? Check.
Menu? Ho hum...
Once again, we can count on Dad to offer up his best barbecue tips to ensure party perfection. Don't be stuck in the kitchen with a hot stove when you could be outside expertly working the grill with an ice cold Corona in hand and your cousin's hot roommate in sight.
Appy #1: Grilled...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhat could be better than beautiful summer weather? Beautiful summer weather plus delicious summery cocktails, of course!
We recently caught up with the delightful Alessandro Bonucci of B Espresso Bar in Toronto and asked him for his best inside tips for making fantastic summer cocktails.
ChickAdvisor: Alessandro, what’s important when you’re making cocktails?
Alessandro Bonucci: I love to...Continue Reading
What could be better than beautiful summer weather? Beautiful summer weather plus delicious summery cocktails, of course! We recently caught up with the delightful Alessandro Bonucci of B Espresso Bar in Toronto and asked him for his best inside tips for making fantastic summer cocktails.
ChickAdvisor: Alessandro, what’s important when you’re making cocktails?
Alessandro Bonucci: I love to...
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThe latest trend in food is a welcome change for once: urbanites are going locavore. This move towards eating local sources the best of what's available now – especially when indulging in icey summer treats. If you ever fancied yourself a Martha Stewart ingénue, but with a Rebecca Minkoff tote and a taste for marble stone creameries, this is the year for you. Ice cream, popsicles and...Continue Reading
The latest trend in food is a welcome change for once: urbanites are going locavore. This move towards eating local sources the best of what's available now – especially when indulging in icey summer treats. If you ever fancied yourself a Martha Stewart ingénue, but with a Rebecca Minkoff tote and a taste for marble stone creameries, this is the year for you. Ice cream, popsicles and...
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