Oh the almondy goodness. There is nothing better than the combination of fruit and almonds. I first learned about this recipe from a friend who made an awesome pie. For this one I made a gluten free version since my aunt was going to be at dinner. This dessert is great paired with vanilla ice…
Month: February 2014
Blueberry Kitchen Science
Have you every wondered why your blueberry smoothies sometimes turn to jello when you let it sit?? That’s because ripe blueberries contain natural pectin, a substance found in fruits that help make the wonderful texture of jams and jellies. Pectin is a carbohydrate found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. When pectin is…
Kombucha Sourdough
You know I love my Kombucha…. and so does Mocha. Here is something else you can make with your Kombucha. Try this the next time you are cleaning the sludge from the bottom of your Kombucha bottle. All of that cloudy liquid is perfect for bread making as it is the yeasty build up in…
Boozy Jam – Jams With Some Kick
Did I tell people that I like jam?? Jam comes in lots of different flavours and I wanted something special for a craft fair I was donating to. I wanted it unique so why not add some alcohol! Apple with rum and pear with brandy. Some of my favourite combinations in desserts. For my first…
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