Have you ever heard of a Sour Cream Bavarian? No idea? I found this recipe of Mom's stuffed in between the appetizer and dinner tabs in one of her crude recipe binders. I automatically assumed it was a dip of some sort given that the main ingredient is sour cream. However, when I perused through the other ingredients, and saw the gelatine and whipped cream, my recollections of this dish--as a tasty dessert--definitely became clearer. This dessert is as light and refreshing as they come. It's the ideal choice after a heavy meal and can … [Read more...]
Blueberry Brunch Cake
February 24, 2012 By 16 Comments
Ah, Mom's Blueberry Brunch Cake! That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school. And, to think that I couldn't find that recipe in Mom's vast handwritten recipe collection. So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout that cake; they're as integral as its key ingredients. How undeniably fitting was yesterday's article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked Nutella Swirl Pound Cake
February 17, 2012 By 16 Comments
Cake in a slow cooker? Sounds a bit strange right? I mean, my adventures with my new slow cooker have only featured stews and soups and chillis. It's hard to imagine "slow cooking" a cake. Now, imagine slow cooking a pound cake! I can count on one hand the number of times I've eaten pound cake in my lifetime (I mean, we call it Pound Cake for a reason). And, I'm certain most of those cakes were of the pre-packaged variety: But, when I came across this recipe over at The Naptime Chef, I just had to try it! It's first … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Sweetheart Bark and Candy Buttons
February 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Sweetheart Bark is the ideal candy for anyone who has experienced the gamut of emotions on Valentine's Day. Maybe your most intense memories date all the way back to grade school when you exchanged those cheesy VDay cards in those makeshift paper bag mailboxes. Or, maybe it was a Valentine's Day you spent broken-hearted, alone, cursing the Hallmark holiday. Or, perhaps it was a Valentine's Day with your loved one, in a romantic place, sharing an unforgettable moment. Or, maybe your most meaningful Valentine's Day has been as a … [Read more...]
