I missed yesterday completely and here I am, smack into December ALREADY. I keep telling people not to panic. Yup! I have company arriving for Christmas planning on Saturday and I have a meal to plan. Right now it is Lobster Bisque, crab/mango salad, Pad Thai Shrimp and stir fry veggies. An awesome dessert (sorry…
Heavenly Cheesecake
I think of my husband’s oldest daughter when I make this. It is her favourite chocolate bar in the whole world. You will need: 1 1/3 cups chocolate baking crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter 3 pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese ( I use 1 regular and 2 light) 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1…
Cranberry Apple Squares
This is a lovely new addition to your baking. It is a combination of tart and sweet and is even better served warm with ice cream. You will need: 1 granny smith apple 1/2 cup cranberry whole berry sauce (homemade is always best) 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup flour…
Cold Outside, Fireplace Inside and….
For the cosiest of time and the loveliest of drinks, go for this one. I could call it a martini but we would be lying. It takes heat proof glasses…. You will need (if serving 6) 4 cups eggnog, 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 cup grated semi-sweet chocolate 8…
Blood Orange Martini
Before I go to work for my other half, I thought I would tickle your fancy with yet another martini 1 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Campari (adds colour and punch) dash of vermouth 1 1/2 oz. blood orange juice Fill shaker with ice, add ingredients and shake well. Strain into chilled glasses and garnish…
Beating The Holiday Stress, Seriously.
It is so easy to be overcome with the pressures of the next month, BUT if you want to keep it at bay, use these foods. Your body needs extra vitamin B and your immune system needs to be healthy. Load your diet with: bananas, avocados, walnuts, spinach, red peppers, oatmeal and black tea. It…
It’s getting to be that time!
The invites are starting to come fast and furious and you don’t know what to do. First, don’t panic. Grab a coffee and write a few things down. Who, What, When, Wear (no mistake) and we all know the Why. Set the ambience for the evening and get the signature drinks ready to be made,…
Salmon/Pecan Nuggets
We have always loved entertaining and, therefore, always trying new foods out. This is a foodie’s delight. 1 lb. skinless salmon fillets (fresh or frozen) about 1 inch thick 2 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh ground ginger 2 tsp. cooking oil 1 tbsp. cooking oil 1 tbsp. or more toasted…
Virtual Whaaaat?
We have a virtual tour of our place this morning and a showing in the afternoon. You want another what today? Maybe later. Oh, wait a minute. Try this martini out. It is really nice. Chocolate Pear Martini 2 shots of pear vodka 2 shots of Baileys 2 shots white chocolate liqueur Pour into…
Baby, it’s cold outside
On days like this, the only thing I want to do is sit beside a warm fire, good movie, husband close by and the remaining smells of the days baking faintly lingering. If it was later in the day, perhaps a martini to help warm the bones up, and, of course, that would then be…
Three Chocolate Mousse
Make this using straight sided ‘shot glasses’. One glass for each one and serve on long, thin plates. Add a decoration or two on the plate to make it really look festive. First one: 1/2 lb. bittersweet chocolate, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tbsp. chocolate liqueur, 1/2 cup whipped cream. Pinch of cinnamon. Melt chocolate with…