I love summer. I love summer fruits. I hate bathing suit season... who doesn't? But I do love indulging with as little guilt as humanly possible! So when I had several bricks of cream cheese in my fridge begging to be used up.. it was mini cheesecake making time! Using cupcake/muffin tins to bake these mini cheesecakes not only yield cute little cheesecakes - the smaller portions will let you indulge without the bulge! :D And since these mini cheesecakes aren't as fussy as making a big cheese cakes - made several variations like New York mini cheesecakes, Nutella swirl cheesecakes, and of course, ones topped with fresh strawberries and raspberries lightly brushed with a clear fruit glaze... let go make some mini cheesecakes!Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Mini cheesecake recipe - New York cheesecake, Nutella swirl cheesecake, raspberry and strawberry topped cheesecake and fruit glaze recipe!
I love summer. I love summer fruits. I hate bathing suit season... who doesn't? But I do love indulging with as little guilt as humanly possible! So when I had several bricks of cream cheese in my fridge begging to be used up.. it was mini cheesecake making time! Using cupcake/muffin tins to bake these mini cheesecakes not only yield cute little cheesecakes - the smaller portions will let you indulge without the bulge! :D And since these mini cheesecakes aren't as fussy as making a big cheese cakes - made several variations like New York mini cheesecakes, Nutella swirl cheesecakes, and of course, ones topped with fresh strawberries and raspberries lightly brushed with a clear fruit glaze... let go make some mini cheesecakes!
Monday, 14 July 2014
Oliveto Trattoria Edmonton, AB - tasty Italian seafood specials!
For my birthday a little while ago, we headed to Oliveto's to enjoy and indulge in some tasty Italian fare. Its not our first time, nor will it be our last.. check out our previous dinner reviews: lobster and friday specials, rack of lamb and lotsa pastas, and first dinner here! Oliveto's usually has a special or two every night with more on fridays and weekends. Specials are typically priced in the $50 range, but are quite tasty! Onto the food!Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Olive tapenade recipe - you can use green olive, black olives, anchovies.. soooo good!
Its funny.. I hate whole olives... but if you chop them up, mince the, puree them... I love them! And that said, that's probably why I love olive tapenade. Its basically chopped, minced or pureed olives with capers, anchovies, feta... so many variations to make a delicious salty savory spread that goes well on crackers, crostinis, bread, sandwiches, chicken, fish, lamb... the possibilities are almost endless. Its gluten free, and you can easily make it vegan... want it more substantial or complex? Add in some feta or random bits of cheese you have kicking around in your fridge or some marinated peppers or artichokes. Chop it up if you like it chunky, bring out the mini food processor if you're lazy.. and if you like it smooth, you can puree it to a smooth salty savoy nomnomnom!Monday, 7 July 2014
Glenn's Family Restaurant Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County, AB - Tasty soups, sandwiches and huge selection of tea!
With many trips down to Calgary over the years, we usually stop in Gasoline Alley to fuel up both the car as well as ourselves. Its grown over the years to more than just a handful of fast food joints... and Glenn's Family Restaurant is practically an historic venue being around at least 30years ago. With its characteristic teapot right beside the Donut Mill's windmill, its hard to miss and you don't want to miss out on their tasty sandwiches, soups and huge selection of 200+ teas.Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Apple cinnamon bun eggnog bread pudding with vanilla icing baked or in slowcooker / crockpot recipe! Part 7 of Breakfast and brunch series!
So far in the Breakfast and Brunch series, we've covered...
Part one: how to poach eggs and make Hollandaise sauce to make killer Eggs Benedict!
Part two: how to make the best customized pancakes! From chocolate, banana bread, carrot cake, lemon ricotta, tasty healthy and high fibre pancakes and more!
Part 3: how to make the best customized crisp and fluffy Belgium waffles!
Part 4: how to make Oven roasted garlic and herb crispy potato wedges with bacon!
Part 5: apple pie cinnamon goodness oatmeal
And what can breakfast be if there wasn't a sweet dessert at the end? I've tried this recipe both by baking in the oven in a water bath and in a slowcooker (though you really have to butter the crock pot and watch so it doesn't burn!). Served with a drizzle of vanilla icing, I topped it off with some Chantilly cream for a potluck brunch, but you can easily serve it with a scoop of vanilla icecream too!
Part one: how to poach eggs and make Hollandaise sauce to make killer Eggs Benedict!
Part two: how to make the best customized pancakes! From chocolate, banana bread, carrot cake, lemon ricotta, tasty healthy and high fibre pancakes and more!
Part 3: how to make the best customized crisp and fluffy Belgium waffles!
Part 4: how to make Oven roasted garlic and herb crispy potato wedges with bacon!Part 5: apple pie cinnamon goodness oatmeal
And what can breakfast be if there wasn't a sweet dessert at the end? I've tried this recipe both by baking in the oven in a water bath and in a slowcooker (though you really have to butter the crock pot and watch so it doesn't burn!). Served with a drizzle of vanilla icing, I topped it off with some Chantilly cream for a potluck brunch, but you can easily serve it with a scoop of vanilla icecream too!
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