Chocolate treats are essential for Valentine’s Day, and these Chocolate Berry Cups are not only delicious but also very quick & easy to make. How Valentine’s Day Came About. Valentine’s Day is a designated day to celebrate love and romance. Many people believe that Valentine’s day is a made-up, “Hallmark holiday”. However, this celebration goesRead more
Coconut Mousse is a light and airy dessert, not too sweet, and full of creamy, coconut flavour. Light and rich at the same time, it will be sure to please everyone. What is Mousse? Mousse, in French, means, foam, or froth. These light, airy desserts are usually based on whipped cream or egg whites. Gelatin,Read more
Meyer Lemon Curd Tart is a perfect dessert for Easter. Somehow, my Easter desserts always seem to feature lemons. Meyer Lemon Season Although you can find regular lemons (also called Lisbon, or Eureka lemons) year-round in the produce store, Meyer lemons are seasonal, and often hard to find. They show up in produce sections duringRead more
Spiced Rum Grilled Peaches are the ultimate summer dessert. What says summer more than fresh ripe peaches, and grilling? Summer Fruit We’re lucky to live in one of the major fruit-growing regions in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia produces more fruit than any other province. And the Okanagan Valley is where most ofRead more
Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream is helping us to stay cool today in these sweltering temperatures. Let me tell you, I adore my ice cream maker. When we need ice cream, (yes, need), we have some in 30 minutes. No going out. And in our house, it doesn’t have to be hot outside, because we loveRead more
This Mandarin Pomegranate cheesecake is a combo of two seasonal fruits that are perfect or the holidays. I love cheesecake, both the eating and the making of it. You can use so many different flavours, from the crust to the topping. With this one, I wanted to make something festive to bring to a holidayRead more