June 05, 2020
It’s Friday, we are back to work with the reopening of our shop and coffee bar. The Covid experience has been a rollercoaster of every emotion under the sun. I know the ride isn’t over but getting back to work and routine feels good. So when a normal work week returns and you need a wind down cocktail to kick off the weekend try my Sparkling wine, gin and pomegranate cocktail.
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May 20, 2020
It only takes a few minutes and 5 simple ingredients to make something as delicious as Crème Brûlée you will wonder why you haven't made this classic dessert more often. Plus, it is super impressive when you can finally have guests for dinner again, that day will come. Hang in there.
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May 02, 2020
Light and fresh Lime & Pistachio Angel Food Cake Recipe I often look for recipes based on a theme or colour and in the Spring my mind turns to all the fresh tones of green that are bringing the Earth back to life. In these weird days of social isolation and lockdown the world has turned its mind to baking. This cake will remind you of a simpler time when Angel Food Cake was all the rage. Try the light, citrusy cake with a sweet, nutty topping.
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April 15, 2020
Our Kale and Toasted Walnut Pesto with pasta recipe is a flavour packed healthy alternative to shop bought basil pesto and contains 2 of your daily super foods.
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March 14, 2019
I love a pint of Guinness especially on Paddy’s Day because weirdly it tastes better than any other day. I know a lot of you do not understand the love the rest of us have for stout, so if you are feeling a little Irish tomorrow and want to partake I have a delicious suggestion, Guinness Ice Cream Bars. Not convinced? Just try it, no need for an ice cream machine I did it by hand.
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March 05, 2019
I am a big fan of pancakes and if you are a regular of my blog you will know I have done all sorts of pancake recipes to celebrate this day but this year I turned to New Orleans for my inspiration and found some new treats to try, Beignets and better yet sourdough ones, and to wash them down a glass of Milk Punch. Weirdly, both very southern USA but they also feel appropriate for our very snowy weather here in Nova Scotia at the moment.
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February 09, 2019
Who doesn't like to feel loved any day but particularly on Valentine's Day. So this year show the ones you love you care with our Love Heart Short Bread Cookies. You can actually make these anytime but this is a great excuse. Happy Valentines Day.
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December 14, 2018
Snickerdoodles and Eggnog Recipe
I thought it was time we shared our secret ingredient for surviving the holidays our home made egg nog and spicy Snickerdoodle cookies. So pour yourself an eggnog, grab a snickerdoodle and put your feet up for a much needed rest. If there’s ever a time we deserve a little self pampering, now is it. So perhaps add a dash of spiced rum and enjoy.
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December 14, 2018
Christmas and all its festivities are now upon us, so whether you are entertaining or just kicking back with your loved ones try our Island Snow Cocktail Recipe with both the flavours of Christmas-orange and cinnamon and the Caribbean-coconut and rum in a creamy concoction. Yum.
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December 11, 2018
Golden Nugget Ice Cream with Almond Shortbread Biscuits Recipe
Fun whether you are six or sixty plus, creamy homemade ice cream with crunchy golden honeycomb nuggets and nutty almond shortbread biscuits makes a great Christmas Day dessert but you’ll have to make it ahead of time.
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November 22, 2018
Make your own rustic but pretty Chocolate Bark. It is pretty easy, looks impressive and tastes delicious. A great idea for Christmas presents.You can top or add anything you like to the chocolate once it is tempered so get creative. I was recently given a bar of Bolivian chocolate by a friend with salt, and coffee which was a taste sensation so I decided to try that, plus I love chilli and chocolate and chocolate with nuts.
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October 29, 2018
When I lived in Europe, whenever I passed a macaron shop like Laurie I practically drooled over the huge selection of flavours and colours they offered. I thought of trying to make them for a long time but I had heard they were very difficult so never bothered. I finally conquered my fear and had a go, as you can see they weren’t perfect but I picked up some tips along the way which I am passing on to you.
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