There's always a party or two that require us to bring a "Secret Santa" gift. Here are some suggestions that won't break the bank and will always be appreciated (or at least you know it won't be tossed aside!). These also make great stocking stuffers and gift exchanges with your girlfriends! Happy … [Read more...]
Buy Good Chocolate.
[youtube id="YlVICw_kydM"] The last week of October to roughly the second week of February is peak chocolate-buying season, but do you know where your cocoa (and other candy ingredients) comes from? I mean, like, do you really know? I will never look at cheap coffee, chocolate or sugar the … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Wanted.
One day you might find everything you ever wanted is right there in front of you, staring you in the face, dripping molten chocolate all over everything. And sometimes there are mini marshmallows there (or their metaphorical equivalent, I guess), and it is almost too much to take. If … [Read more...]
Life is Delicious at Blue Mountain Resorts
Question: If you got a group of 14 super-cool, diverse women together, what do you think is the one thing you could guarantee they'd all be interested in? Porn. Food porn, that is. And that is exactly what happened over the past few days at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, ON. For 72 … [Read more...]
Quick Easter Summary
Easter was great. I ate too many mini eggs. The end. … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Chocolate…for the Canadian Palate
Canadians and Americans may be some of the most famous next-door neighbours in the world, but we do share some very specific taste differences. When Canadians refer to Smarties, we know we're talking about delicious little multicoloured treats and not hard, tasteless candies. We tend to prefer our … [Read more...]
Fast & Furious Holiday Baking with Friends
I've been invited to THOSE Holiday Cookie Exchange parties in the 'hood. I have to admit it's pretty stressful . I love the ladies who get together every year to do this exchange and I was honoured to be invited into their circle of sweetness. But baking one type of cookie and, like, 6 dozen of them … [Read more...]
PAM® makes “Decadent” easy!!
When I was in university, I had a professor who hated the phrase "beyond decadent." He said that by pure definition, something could not be beyond decadent.Well Professor, I have found a couple of recipes that are beyond decadent. Recently, the bakers at PAM® cooking spray … [Read more...]
Football Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
I have no idea where this funny name came from but this recipe is a tradition in our family and has been passed down a couple generations and is a real keeper! It's often my go-to dessert recipe when I'm in a pinch with last minute dinner guests...or for the family when we feel like something warm … [Read more...]
Cooking with Chocolate
Recently I was invited to a very special meal created by amazing chef Martin Kouprie. Working with Green & Black's Organic, the chef developed an incredible tasting menu creating 10 unique recipes; each one including one of the Green & Black Organic's sinfully good chocolate bars. If … [Read more...]