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Dessert Delights gum: Didn't Violet Beauregarde teach us anything?
2012-01-25 06:06:00 When I was at the dentist last week, the hygienist asked whether I wanted chocolate mint polish. Chocolate mint polish? I’m at the dentist; I haven’t just finished a filling meal. No, I don’t want chocolate mint polish. Are you crazy? I politely declined with an “ick” sound. Eventually, though, it did lead us to... Read more »
Palm Sugar Jello (Agar-Agar Gula Melaka)
2012-01-08 16:00:00 I made this Palm Sugar Jello (Agar-agar Gula Melaka) for a Christmas party of Malaysian and Singaporean friends. The theme of food is Malaysian food. The party is on Boxing day and my boys had asked me to go shopping in the morning. I made the Agar-agar Gula Melaka on Christmas day so that I can have time to go shopping and have food to bring for the party. Gula Melaka or palm sugar has a unique fragrance to it that cannot be substituted with other type of sugar. You can find gula Melaka at Golden Summit on Westminster Hwy (across Richmond Public Market). Agar-agar can be found in most Asian groceries store.
By: Chow Times
Adonia Tea House in Kerrisdale, Vancouver
2011-12-19 16:00:00 Polly and I went to Adonia Tea House for another high tea. We enjoyed the mini high tea at The Secret Garden Tea that we want to try more. Driving past the area, we would not have figured that Adona is a tea house. From the earthy tone building and a name like Adonia, we would have thought that this is a Greek restaurant.
By: Chow Times
Christmas: Hazelnut Frangipane Tart with Quince Hazelnut Mincemeat
2011-12-14 07:32:00 Have you all bought and packed your Christmas presents yet? Just 10 days till the big day, you know. This whole week we have been getting deliveries from various sources bringing boxes of diverse items and with each new delivery the excitement intensifies. Keeping it all a secret is the most... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
SAY WORD! | ARE KIDS EATING DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST?
2011-12-09 22:15:00 Being one to LOVE our cereal followed by our cereal milk, we kind of knew it, but this report by the Enviornmental Working Group solidifies the fact that most children's cereal contains a lot of sugar! It's not until it's contextualized with hightlight such as: "One serving of Honey Smacks has more sugar than a Twinkie." and... "One cup of any of 44 children?s cereals ? including Honey Nut Cheerios, Apple Jacks, and Cap?n Crunch ? contains more sugar than 3 Chips Ahoy! cookies." That one begins to realize the ramification of what this all means especially with childhood obesity...
Beijing: Fish Tray and Dessert
2011-12-05 16:00:00 After a nap in the afternoon from a long tiring flight, I was refreshed and ready for more food adventures. Ben wanted me to rest some more but I was just too excited. I did not come all the way to Beijing to just sleep! Ben brought me to the Oriental Mall at the south end of Wangfujing for dinner. It was a good idea going there because there are so many restaurants and all of them look so good to me. And they were all packed with customers which tells me that the food must be good. It was so hard to decide ... Sichuanese? Mala Pot? Hairy Crabs? Macau? Cantonese? Ben wanted me to choose one but I don't know. I want to try every single one!
By: Chow Times
Spiced Advocaat Custard
2011-11-30 15:58:00 25 days till Christmas. Can you believe it? I say that every year, don?t I? I have a feeling it creeps up just a tad bit earlier each year. Not that I am unprepared but somehow I manage to block out all signs of Christmas, of which they first begin to appear at the markets as early as... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
The Secret Garden Tea in Kerrisdale, Vancouver
2011-11-22 16:00:00 Polly and I met again for our sweet treats. We went to the Secret Garden Tea in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. The Secret Garden Tea Company is a family-owned business run by sisters-in-law Kathy and Erin Wyder. It was established in 1995, inspired by Kathy's grandmother, Gammy Bentail.
By: Chow Times
Muscovado Sugar Pumpkin and Apple Pecan Crumble
2011-11-22 11:43:00 The trees have shed their leaves and a thick carpet in hues of burgundy red, rust orange and apple-yellows lie under my feet. They crinkle beneath my battered running shoes as I run along the gravel path towards the stream, shimmering in the early morning sun rays. Taking a seat on the... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Steal this restaurant's dessert idea for Thanksgiving
2011-11-16 20:21:00 For my money–especially when you’ve snagged one of their ubiquitous coupons, Sweet Tomatoes is the best buffet restaurant around. With the restaurant’s vast landscape of fresh veggies and soups–some even heart-healthy, your meal can be as good-for-you as you choose. Still, who can eat there and not have dessert? (obviously, not me) For dinner, Sweet... Read more »
Honey Roasted Cardamom Apple and Brown Butter Streusel Crostata
2011-11-15 22:32:00 I?ve led a life of a gypsy for a large part of my years. Together with my family, our wanderlust took us from Cairo to Bali, from Colombo to Kuwait from Houston to Zanzibar. These kilometers were covered before I even turned eleven. Just as I began unpacking my Enid Blyton and Roald Dahl books and... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Murchie?s Tea & Coffee in Richmond Automall
2011-11-14 16:00:00 Polly brought me to Murchie's Tea & Coffee in the Richmond Automall for our ladies' meet. I have no idea that such a place exist as I only go to the ring road in the automall. Murchies' Tea & Coffee is located in the Crestwood Commerce Center across the Lexus dealership. It is next to the Boston Pizza.
By: Chow Times
Diamonds for Dessert
2011-11-03 13:14:00 Just a quick post tonight, since yesterday’s post was a marathon! I came across the beautiful blog Diamonds for Dessert tonight, and I’ve spent the past half hour drooling over all the photos. How talented is this girl? Ukelele shortbread – complete with a detailed “how to”. Wii controller cookies – instructions for ...
By: Scarlet Words
City Blends Coffee in Mission
2011-10-26 16:00:00 Complete Disclosure: We knew the owner of this cafe and some of the food and drink are complimentary. But most of them were paid.
By: Chow Times
Macau Vanilla Custard Tart
2011-10-24 16:00:00 Complete Disclosure: This post is based on a complimentary newly published book for review. These Macau Vanilla Custard Tart are wonderful treats for tea time. The aroma of vanilla perfumed the whole kitchen when these were baked in the oven. This recipe is from a new culinary and traveloque book by Mary Kate Tate and Nate Tate called Feeding the Dragon. We get a lot of newly published books for review offer but I normally decline the offer. But this book caught my eye because it's a traveloque through China.
By: Chow Times
Chiffon Patisserie on West Broadway, Vancouver
2011-10-20 16:00:00 When I accompanied Ben to apply his Chinese visa, we came across this Chiffon Patisserie on West Broadway on our way back. It look like a good candidate for my cake meet with Polly.
By: Chow Times
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe on W4th Ave, Vancouver
2011-10-12 16:00:00 With the kids back to school, Polly and I resumed our ladies meet. Polly suggested 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe from a Chinese magazine that she came across. 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe is located on 2152 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver. Polly likes this trendy neighbourhood.
By: Chow Times
Chocolate Ovalmaltine Daim Cake
2011-10-04 22:58:00 Growing up, my pre-teens and teenage years were very much influenced by both the American and British cultures. Having been in and out of the States and American elementary schools around the world, I was rather unprepared for what awaited me at a private British high school. It was like the clash... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Raspberry and Coconut Macarons
2011-09-21 09:58:00 Coconut lemon meringue pie, Indian carrot halwa, tiramisu or saffron kulfi ? desserts were my mother?s specialty. She was a spectacular cook but it was her desserts that really made her popular amongst friends and family. Once a month she got the opportunity to display her skills when friends would... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Lingonberry Dark Chocolate Buns
2011-08-31 09:00:00 Where does your inspiration come from? My inspiration comes from life around me, from watching people going about their lives. The writer in me is a receptacle open to the impressions and influences I am exposed to on a daily basis. Me, the photographer, captures the visuals and scenes,... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Berry Peach Cobbler with a Lemon and Vanilla Crust
2011-08-24 09:00:00 Summer break has come and gone already. It was not long ago we were eagerly counting down the days to spending two relaxing weeks in Gozo. Excited with anticipation of discovering a new country and just happy to know that the three of us would be together for the entire two weeks. I admit there was... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Apricot and Pistachio Frangipane Tart
2011-07-20 07:15:00 Dreams are magnificent journeys that never cost us anything, but are invaluable in the way they make us thrive, inspire us and push us to aspire for more. In our dreams we are strong, we are powerful, we are beautiful, creative and we are forever young. Our dreams have the power to make us feel... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Peach and Lavender Sorbet
2011-07-06 09:02:00 Seemingly non-stop July. Long, endless, lazy days and it seems like everything has slowed down. The wheels appear to turn a lot slower than they do during the rest of the year. School?s out and there?s a more relaxed attitude to the daily routine. My mind, wandering to far away golden... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Star spangled trifle dessert
2011-07-02 22:09:00 With the 4th of July holiday weekend upon us, why not add a little red, white, and blue to the picnic menu? The combination of gluten and dairy free pound cake, fresh berries, and sweet coconut whipped cream make this a delicious and not too decadent dessert. You can arrange this in a large trifle...
Google+ Is A Floor Wax AND A Dessert Topping!
2011-07-02 19:58:00 We can’t blog about anything else today but Google+. It’s the first thing we think of when we wake up in the morning. It’s the last thing we think of when we go to bed at night. Google+ slices, dices, and does your taxes. Google+ is the Stain Specialist – it’s Mother-Nature-Approved, and safe on ...
Sticky Toffee Apple Cake
2011-06-29 07:17:00 Weekends and it?s time to let go a little. My weekdays are lost in a whirlwind of rushing between to dos, chores and tasks. Although I take the time to visit my ?islands? throughout the day, I realize it?s hard to really relax the mind entirely. I am constantly checking and re-checking... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
World's Easiest Dessert, I Promise.
2011-05-29 04:57:00 Long time, no see? Thanks again for the emails--it's really nice to know that if I ever went truly missing that you'd all send out the Navy Seals to come find me. Makes me feel appreciated! I have another post in the works for later this week but for now I thought I'd share with you the excitement I'm feeling over discovering the world's easiest dessert. I know that's so hyperbolic but truly it is the easiest--just you wait and see. It comes from Apartment Therapy's Kitchn Blog which I faithfully follow and it's banana ice cream with only one--count it one--ingredient. Bananas. Yup, bananas and only bananas. All you do is freeze some bananas (they were on sale this week so I grabbed a dozen or so and popped them directly into the freezer) then peel them (that's important). Then puree them into ice cream in your food processor until they're the proper consistency--something similar to soft serve ice cream which you can then let ripen in the freezer if you want it ...
By: Scribbit
Cocoa Nibs and Cocoa Nib Tassies
2011-02-21 01:07:00 We all know about chocolate and cocoa powder, but there is another product from Theobroma cacao’s cocoa bean that not many people know about. It is called the cocoa nib. Theobroma cacao produces a pod which contains cocoa beans. The cocoa nibs come from a cocoa bean that has been roasted and separated from the ...
By: Annmarie Kostyk
Carol Moseley Braun reveals her favorite dessert!
2011-02-17 09:10:00 Carol Moseley Braun's favorite dessert is a simple one.
Rahm Emanuel's reveals his favorite dessert!
2011-02-16 08:36:00 Rahm Emanuel says he doesn't indulge in his favorite dessert very often.
Gery Chico's favorite dessert!
2011-02-15 08:23:00 Gery Chico's favorite dessert is an all-American choice.
3-Minute Dessert: Chocolate Panini!
2011-02-03 17:06:00 Learn to make a decadent 3-minute chocolate panini for dessert!
What's For Dessert: Vegan Brownies
2011-01-27 21:25:00 Give in to sweet cravings with vegan brownies!
Chocolate Cream
2011-01-16 18:00:00 For dessert, Cecile made a Creme Au Chocolat or Chocolate Cream in the Caring Place Community Kitchen. This is like chocolate pudding. The Chocolate Cream did not turn out as desired due to excessive cornstarch added which made it looked lumpy and not smooth. Nevertheless, this is a simple recipe with just 3 ingredients. The trick is to add in the right amount of cornstarch to get the right consistency.
By: Chow Times
Cream Puff Tree: easy, wow 'em holiday dessert
2010-12-22 02:18:00 Are you starting to freak out because you're supposed to bring a dessert to a holiday gathering , and you're drawing a blank? Here's a recipe for Cream Puff Tree, sort of a tribute to Sandra Lee of "Semi-Homemade Cooking" fame.
The Cupcake Car: Oak Park resident builds a floating dessert (VIDEO / PHOTO
2010-11-12 23:53:00 Don Rutledge, Oak Park's "Cupcake Guy"Driving has never been this delicious.Unless you're lucky enough to pilot this.Oak Park's Don Rutledge is a stay at home dad, and one of those guys who loves to work on a project. He decided to take advantage of his daughter's nap times by building a car. But not just any ordinary car....a cupcake car.Don first ran into the mobile cupcake concept at Burning Man. With help from friends he met at the Nevada festival, Don spent two months working hard on his mobile dessert. On Halloween, it was ready for an unveiling - something Oak Park had never seen before.The driver of the cupcake sits in the center, surrounded by a large metal tin,...
Fiadone, A Corsican Dessert & A Giveaway
2010-11-02 14:45:00 I realize that I never posted a recap of my BlogHer Food experience and although work being the primary reason, well...I really don't have another reason. Many bloggers were doing such a good job at putting into words all the feelings experienced during that weekend that I commented on theirs instead of writing mine. I did go to BlogHer Food with some goals such as deliberately meeting some folks to see if my first online impressions matched my second in real life ones but also to let the unexpected guide me to meet new faces or take part in amazing conversations. That's how I met Michael (deliciously devilish), and Stephen (super talented photog), told Aida Mollenkamp I digged her shoes of all things, had an Oprah moment in the conference hotel bathroom with Tami and Jeanne and finally crushed hard on this little firecracker of a woman, Georgia Pelligrini. And I also digged her boots. No I don't have a foot fetish, I just have major crushes on strong women, marrying beauty and f...
By: Tartelette
Extra Dessert Delights ? Gum or Dessert?
2010-10-28 00:21:00 Launched in 1984, Extra was Wrigley's first sugar-free gum offering in the U.S. Extra gum is known for its incredible, long-lasting flavors that can trigger a state of perpetual enjoyment.
By: An Island Life
Oct 27, Pumpkin Dessert Recipe - Chinese Rice Pumpkin Shape Cake
2010-10-27 03:14:00 This pumpkin dessert Recipe is prepared by steaming. The shape looks like pumpkin, too. It mixes pumpkin with sticky rice powder, stuffed by red bean mud,looks lovely and tastes smooth, soft.
Oct 26, Chinese Dessert - Healthy Dessert Recipes
2010-10-26 16:59:00 Chinese dessert also called Dim sum. According to the material used in recipes, there are rice dessert, crisp cake, bean cake. Red bean is always used to be as stuff.
Lavender Cardamom Scented Flan de la Casa
2010-10-19 21:08:00 One of the things I enjoy the most is creating a recipe on the spur of the moment. The ideas seem to emerge in my head and I feel the immediate urgency to capture these ideas in a creation. It happened with these Sugar and Spice cookies, where I was inclined to... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Andersonville to Host Dessert Crawl
2010-09-22 16:03:00 Got a sweet tooth? Then head to Andersonville for 5th Annual Dessert Crawl set for Sunday, October 3rd. Starting at noon, you can spend as long as you like enjoying all the Andersonville has to offer PLUS dessert - how can it get better than that? The Dessert Crawl has two routes for you to choose from - or choose both. Tickets are $25 per route or go for the Everything Nice package getting both routes for $40 per person. You'll be able to buy tickets the day of but single routes will be $30 and the combo will be $50. To give you a sample of the restaurants you'll get to sample, you can choose from - The...
Rooibos Chocolate Chai and Sweet Spicy Chocolate Cinnamon Macarons
2010-09-20 16:46:00 We?d sit on the concrete wall in the sweltering heat waiting for the big yellow American school bus to come around and pick us up. To me the bus always looked rather out of place on the synthetic streets of Doha. But then everything in Doha was imported and somehow looked rather out... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Kosher Dessert
2010-08-27 18:15:00 In Western culture dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. The word comes from the French language as dessert and this from Old French desservir, “to clear the table” and “to serve.” Common desserts include cakes, cookies, pastries, ice cream, and candies. Fruit may ...
Matcha Cherry Swirl Ice Cream ? Guest Blogging
2010-08-27 11:03:00 Twitter is a waste of time, I am not going to deny it! But boy, do many of us spend an enormous amount of time on this sweet waste. While in front of the scenes we laugh and joke about so many things that move us, the really juicy stuff happens behind the scenes via Direct Message (DM). Then you... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
Celebrations: Apricot Saffron Cake
2010-08-24 23:19:00 Celebrations. It?s in the way they have been a part of mankind over the centuries that I find truly sensational. We?re really party animals, aren?t we? Each culture, all traditions, religions and every walk of life have their way to celebrate. We give them names and find reasons,... [Read the rest of this post on my website]
What's For Dessert? Grown Up Kid Stuff (Your New Favorite Chocolate Sa
2010-05-14 04:00:00 You know what I really like? I mean really, really like? Maybe even draw-its-name-in-my-notebook like, call-it-by-a-code-name like? Yes, more-than-friends-like like?Chocolate. I like my chocolate pure, unadulterated. Sure, I'll relent and admit that there is something to be said for raspberry chocolate truffles or walnuts in brownies,. I've even dabbled in mint chocolate martinis and that's about as adulterated as chocolate can get....
Mar 10, Anti Cancer Dessert
2010-03-10 05:06:00 Hawthorn Cake is Anti Cancer Dessert recipe. It helps to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, supplement deficiency and resist cancer.
Sweet News About Balsan's Paris-Brest Dessert
2010-02-27 20:57:00 The Gold Coast just got a little sweeter. ABC 7's Hungry Hound reports on a dessert being served up at the Balsan, a restaurant Front of Elysian Hotel, courtesy of Flikr user Simply Magnificent.inside the Elysian Hotel on Walton Street. The dessert, dubbed the Paris-Brest, honors an old French bike race that went from Paris to Brest and back. It is shaped like a bicycle tire and filled with deliciousness (and lots of hazelnuts). ...
Hope you didn't miss: Chocolate and Dessert Fantasy
2010-02-17 21:43:00 Last week I went to the Crimson Lounge to indulge in some delicious sweets at the Chocolate and Dessert Fantasy We filled ourselves full of sweets and dunked marshamallows and strawberries in the choclate fountain that had a river of caramel next to it....yum. It was just all sweets, there was a roaming magician who did some amazing card tricks; a psychic who told me all about the next few months; and hand craft vendors that sold scented oils and beautiful warms and a lady that sold sexy lingere and jewelry. Check back here every Thursday morning for my list of fun weekend events, so you can get out there and have some fun.... |
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