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Cream Puffs

March 12, 2019 By Fareen Leave a Comment

Golden puffs filled with whipped cream and topped with powdered sugar. So dreamy.

It’s March, also known as birthday month. Sure people just celebrate their actual special days, or maybe even the week. Around here, birthdays are an excuse to get spoiled.

I thought it would be a great time to share one of my favourite desserts – cream puffs. Cream puffs are actually one of the first things I learned to make, way back in Home Ec in grade 7. That’s how easy they are. Gosh that was a long long time ago!

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Flower & Wolf

November 23, 2018 By Fareen Leave a Comment

With delicious dishes and expertly mixed drinks, Flower & Wolf in the Sheraton Eau Claire is definitely worth checking out.

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Malteser Skor Bars

October 8, 2018 By Fareen Leave a Comment

These Malteser Skor bars are heavenly. The addition of Maltesers to the already delicious Skor bars take it to a whole new level. A delicious upgrade.

One of our favourite treats for the holidays are Skor bars. I discovered the recipe a couple years ago when my cousin made it for our Christmas party. We have since included it in our treat boxes and at parties and it has always been a hit. It’s something that I didn’t think could be improved. I was wrong.

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5 Non-Pork Dim Sum Dishes

September 4, 2018 By Fareen 1 Comment

One of our favourite things to go out for is dim sum. We just can’t get enough! Whether it be for breakfast or lunch, there’s lots to love about it. Like the small plates that make it easy to share. The affordability so you can try many dishes. And let’s not forget the most important – the tasty food.

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Roasted Pear, Fennel and Shrimp Salad

August 3, 2018 By Fareen 3 Comments

Disclaimer – California Bartlett Pears has sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

When my kids polish up things like a salad and ask for more, you know a recipe is a keeper. This roasted pear, fennel and shrimp salad was a hit!

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No-Bake Lavender Cheesecake

April 20, 2018 By Fareen 3 Comments

If I had to choose a dessert that was simple but looked like it had taken work, it would be a no-bake cheesecake. It’s surprising how easy they are to whip together but the minute you say cheesecake, people think that you put a lot of effort into making it. This no-bake lavender cheesecake is no exception.

lavender cheesecake

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Nutella No-Bake Cheesecake

February 5, 2018 By Fareen Leave a Comment

How did this Nutella lover almost miss World Nutella Day? It’s no secret that it’s one of my favourite things. Just a spoonful makes the perfect dessert, don’t you think?

Nutella Cheesecake

I have the perfect dessert to celebrate today – Nutella No-Bake Cheesecake. This is the perfect dessert when you’re having people over. It only takes minutes to make, so you can focus on the other courses.

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1918 Tap & Table

August 9, 2017 By Fareen 1 Comment

A few weeks ago, hubby and I checked out the new 1918 Tap and Table located in the new Legion building in Kensington. It was a fun evening where we got to hear from Chef Chris Murphy while trying some bites of what they had to offer.

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Via Cibo

June 26, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, the kids and I checked out the newest Via Cibo on 14^th Street in Calgary. Known for Italian Street Food, Via Cibo serves authentic food using fresh, local ingredients.

Located a couple blocks from 17^th Avenue, the place was quite large and had parking. A huge bonus when visiting a restaurant downtown during peak times. When we walked in, right away you notice the open kitchen where you can see your dishes being made.

Give me some good fries with a great dip and I am happy. The kids are the same so naturally we had to order the Tuscan Fries. The fries were topped with rosemary, sea salt and truffle oil and finished off with some Grana Padana cheese. They were so good and perfect to munch on while we caught up on our day.

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Stoneleigh Wonder of Nature Dinner Collaboration

June 19, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

I can’t believe I still haven’t shared details about the amazing dinner I had last month at Charcut. I had dinner seated between Chef Mark McEwan and Chef Connie DeSousa, both of Top Chef fame. Seriously.

The event was put on by Stoneleigh, a wine from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Through their partnership with Chef Mark McEwan, they are marrying the best of what both Canada and New Zealand have to offer.

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