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Chocolate Spice Cake with Cranberry Sorbet

December 31, 2024 No Comments

One last hit of chocolate to close out 2024. This year has been a tough one but it hasn’t been without its sweet moments – today’s Chocolate Spice Cake with Cranberry Sorbet for instance. But like the year that is nearly done, this dessert doesn’t deliver unadulterated sweetness. The cranberry sorbet is tantalizingly tart, the chocolate cake is deep and dark with a slightly bitter hint of coffee. As in life, there’s a fair amount of complexity to counter the sweetness. So without further ado, let’s whip up this rather delicious metaphor.

Cocktails & Beverages, Frozen Desserts

Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies

July 23, 2024 No Comments

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I’m sure you don’t need a random woman on the internet to tell you it’s hot, but I will do it anyway. It’s hot! I love summer but even for me, the hot humid weather can be a slog. And that’s why it pays to have many cooling options on hand. My favorite fix will always be a quick dip in a cool body of water. But until I have a pool permanently at my disposal, I will settle for the more attainable option – these Bourbon Cherry Cola Slushies. This playful drink features a smooth bourbon-spiked cola slushy served with a cherry kirsch granita on top. And because presentation is everything, the slushies are finished with a swirl of whipped cream and a single bourbon-soaked cherry.

Cakes, Cookies & Squares, Frozen Desserts

Matcha Pistachio Icebox Cake

August 9, 2022 No Comments

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We are emerging from another heatwave here in Toronto. The humidity and 30°+ temperatures were kind enough to stick around long enough for me to shoot this Matcha Pistachio Icebox Cake. If you’re finding your life is a little too chill I highly recommend doing a photo shoot of an ice-cream-anything during a heatwave. It really elevates the heart rate. But if you’re making this icebox beauty for you and some pals, you’ll be fine even in 30°C weather because this cake is surprisingly simple to make. All you need is a couple of pints of ice cream, a batch of homemade cookies, and a little patience. There are quite a few chilling interludes in this recipe. So let’s dive right in!

Cakes, Dessert, Frozen Desserts

Triple Strawberry Sundae with Macerated Berries

July 25, 2022 3 Comments

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Several posts back, I mentioned that my dessert tastes are fairly pedestrian. Peanut butter and chocolate, caramel, gummy bears, nothing interesting and certainly nothing challenging. What can I say? I’m basic. I know many of my posts would suggest a more sophisticated sweet tooth. But the truth is my ideal dessert is a gooey brownie with a scoop of ice cream on top. Is it simple and, well, kind of dull? Yes. Do I ever not want one? Hasn’t happened yet. Today’s Triple Strawberry Sundae is basically the summer version of a warm brownie sundae. It features a slice of fresh strawberry cake, topped with a scoop of Roasted Strawberry Ripple Ice Cream and finished with a spoonful of macerated strawberries. Yeah, you could say this dish is a little over-the-top.