6.4.10

More Chocolate!

Posted by Stephanie | Labels: ,



THIS BLOG HAS MOVED. IT IS NOW AT SEARED.CA. CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED.


Now that Easter Weekend is over, and we're all recovering from chocolate-overdose induced comas, it's time to reflect on the delicious delicacies we've all indulged in over the past few days.

The main ingredient in the majority of these foods? Chocolate. Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, chocolate anything, really.

My personal favourite chocolatey treat: Bird Nests. They take just a few minutes to make, and even less time to eat. So in a few weeks, when you begin to feel the chocolate withdrawals begin, whip up a batch of these beauties.

All you need is 6 ounces of dark chocolate, 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp fancy shredded coconut, and a bag of Micro Mini Eggs.

First, melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Stir in the unsweetened coconut, and scoop the mixture by the tablespoon on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Press down the centre of each of the mounds slightly to make a nest shape. Sprinkle the fancy coconut over the nests, and place three Micro Mini Eggs in the pressed down area. Refrigerate for 1/2 an hour, and you're done!

If you need an excuse to make them, they're perfect for a baby shower or a children's birthday party - or just a night in with the girls and a bottle of Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé.

Follow us on Twitter: @searedfoodblog

comments (0)

31.3.10

Easter Treats

Posted by Stephanie | Labels: , ,



THIS BLOG HAS MOVED. IT IS NOW AT SEARED.CA. CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED.


It's Easter in four days, and when I think of Easter I think of three things: 1) spring has almost arrived (I know it's officially here, but tell that to the snow on the ground), 2) I get to spend a ton of time with close friends and family this weekend, and 3) very soon there will be an abundance of delicious foods and beverages in my belly.

So what does Easter mean to you? And, most importantly, what kind of food will you be putting in your belly this weekend?

There's going to be a decent sized menu for my family's dinner, but my favourite is always the dessert. So, here goes with my plan for desserts to make on Sunday:

Coconut Cream Tart: It's amazing. That's really all I can say. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's completely worth the hassle. The custard is flavourful, but not too sweet, so you can really just enjoy and savour it.

Coconut Lime Squares: Check out a picture of these tasty treats on YumSugar. They seem like they'd be pretty easy to make, and they got great reviews.

Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers: These are beautiful! Gentle vanilla cupcakes combined with a hint of lavender in the icing create a cupcake that is perfect to celebrate Spring. With or without the sugared flowers, they're an ideal choice for Easter.

What will you be making for the upcoming holiday? Need some more food inspiration? Go to Wanderfood Wednesday on Wanderlust and Lipstick.

Follow us on Twitter: @searedfoodblog

comments (2)

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
Subscribe