Delicate crepes infused with aromatic pandan and coconut make a lovely brunch for springtime celebrations. Topping them with edible flowers is optional, yet adds an elegant touch of natural color and beauty. Two things I love are crêpes and violets, so putting them together on a plate made for a happy day. April showers have given us an abundance of wild violets this year. While some people might want … Continue reading Pandan Crepes with Coconut Sauce
Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger whirl together with the cherries, cocoa and coconut to yield a deliciously satisfying smoothie that’s practically a meal on its own. Now I finally have a workout routine to go along with all the protein smoothies I’ve been enjoying! After reading about how to raise healthy daughters, I recognized that I need to do a better job of leading by example and … Continue reading Cherry Chocolate Chai Smoothie
Grapefruit season is in full swing; the latest fruit I sampled was at its prime, practically bursting with juicy sweetness! The tangy citrus flavors pair perfectly with coconut panna cotta in this healthy gelatin dessert. For a middle of winter pick-me-up, fresh citrus fruit is an optimum choice. The scent of citrus may improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. So save the rind and inhale deeply as you make … Continue reading Grapefruit Coconut Panna Cotta
While I love strawberry season, the deeper flavour of cherries should not be missed. Now that summer is officially here, cherries are in season at last! And when cherries meet coconut, it’s a storybook match. How I did I discover this? The neighbourhood bakery of my childhood made some of the most amazing cherry coconut bars I have ever tasted. They were my mom’s favourite. … Continue reading Cherry Coconut Pudding Popsicles
Sweet side dish or dessert? Normally rice pudding can be both. With its layers of pineapple and fluffy meringue, this one is definitely angling for the dessert table at your next potluck or family gathering. Rice pudding is versatility in edible form. As a sweet side or a comforting dessert, it complements almost any type of spice palette, from Mexican to Indian to Scandanavian dishes. … Continue reading Triple Layer Pina Colada Rice Pudding
An intense craving for creamy banana pudding hit last week and would not relent until I got to enjoy it again. Quite a popular dessert back in the ’80s, it had been years since I had gotten my fix. Back in the day, vanilla cookie wafers were very popular and were central to the pudding’s success. Thankfully, I have discovered how to make vanilla cookie … Continue reading Banana Pudding Icebox Cake
Swirls and Spice 