I often like to bring goodies to work and share with my coworkers. It is always a nice treat when times get tough. But when you are on a time crunch, you need to find something that is easy and quick to make. Cupcakes are always a go to option because I hate cutting and…
Category: Dessert
Frangipane
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…
Homemade Sweet Georgia Browns! Now That’s Sweet
You have to love going to a candy shop and scouring the shelves for these delicious toffee, chocolate and pecan treats knowing all to well that they cost a fortune. These will satisfy your cravings without putting a dent in you piggybank. The one thing I do recommend is investing in a good candy thermometer!!…
Bonus Post: It’s our one year anniversary… Happy 2014!
Happy 2014! I can’t believe it has been one year since we have started this blog. We plan on having more surprises this year. You can now follow us on our facebook page Eat it now or eat it later. Celebrations have not stopped since Christmas and leftovers are spilling out of our fridge. You…
Creamy Mints: Red vs Green!
Christmas time always reminds me of baking. I rarely buy any gifts. Most come from my kitchen. This recipe is easy and produces a lot of mints. Just make sure that you plan ahead as these mints take time to dry. Kristin and I challenged each other with these mints. I made red and she…
Mango Pudding!
Most people in Vancouver get their mango pudding after dinner at a Chinese restaurant. A typical dessert at a Chinese restaurant is either red bean soup or mango pudding. Sometimes you don’t always get mango pudding or sometimes your mango pudding is from a package which is not aways the best tasting. This mango pudding recip tastes delicious and is…
Coconut Oil Chocolates
Coconut oil is the best! It is so good for you. The lauric acid in the coconut oil helps to fight bacteria, viruses and fungus. It also helps you fight Candida yeast. It is wonderful for your skin and hair. This recipe is super easy and will impress your friends. All you need is coconut…
Eat like a Saiyan….. Senzu Beans
Ever wondered what super saiyans eat? Well they eat Senzu Beans! My version of a Senzu Bean is the Power Sphere from the Rebar cook book. They make a wonderful snack for hiking, running, hockey or even dragonboating. It is very simple and can be done a couple days in advance. You can even freeze…
Go Crazy for Yogurt Pops!
You know its summer when you crave popsicles!!! You can make just about anything into popsicles. I recently just made blueberry apple jam and I made too much. What to do with left over jam?? Make yogurt jam popsicles. Its easy!! Scoop some yogurt into a bowl. Scoop some jam into the same…
Black Forest Cake … and Cupcakes
This is not an easy recipe. Turn back while you still can. It takes a lot of work and time but the results are awesome. Begin by preparing your ingredients. You will need to make moistening syrup to mix with your liquor. Combine 3/4 cup water and 3/4 sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until…
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