Daring Bakers: Maple Mousse served in an Edible Container

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

I am so very excited to announce that I was the host for the April 2011 Daring Bakers Challenge. Not only is it a privilege to host such an event (a second time for me) but this is a very special challenge indeed for both myself and Renata of Testado, Provado &...

5 Star Makeover White Asparagus

Exotic World Recipes, Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Traditions

I cannot tell you how excited and honored I am to present you with my first ever contribution to the monthly 5 Star Makeover. This relatively new cooking club is run by Natasha at Five Star Foodie and Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks. I was really attracted to their club...

Ethical Chocolate Easter Egg

Food Trends & Gadgets, Traditions

So it is Easter morning and you find a box of chocolates with your name on it. What do you hope will be inside? A delicious good quality chocolate or a cheap bunny shaped artificially flavored chocolate essence candy? Not a tough one to answer…quality for me....

Homemade Pasta

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Traditions

Being part of a wonderful online community can be so rewarding. I have met online and some in real is many wonderful people from all over the world. Often you follow your new friend’s blogs regularly and comments are always mutually left. It can be quite...

IIP Cracking for Nostalgia: Cracker Jack Popcorn

Dessert Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets, Traditions

Nostalgia! Talk about a theme that made me panic at first for this month International Incident party brought to us by the FAB  Jeroxie. This is what I love about this challenge, you have to rack your brains before hitting the kitchen. I remember reading it,...

Another Claudiadventure Jujube Style

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Montreal Buzz, Traditions

Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the rabbit! On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Food will include such items as pigs, ducks, chicken and sweet delicacies. The family will end the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning,...