Chocolate Nut Pistachio

This is a creation of a friend of mine. This is a creation of a friend of mine. The base is actually a chocolate nut bar topped with pistachio ice cream and berries.

wild mushroom + lemon poppyseed pistachio

People only tend to be served alcohol in a shot class. Why not create a mini appetizer?

I took the the lemon poppyseed recipe and added my own twist to it. I added some ground pistachios and some dried cranberries. You can make this recipe as a cake but I always opt to bake them in a muffin tray for ease.

Dinner Party

I love hosting dinner parties...it's so much better than cooking for one. Great food, great wine and great people. Nothing beats it! 

Happy Valentines Day!

I'm usually not a fan of Valentines Day...no exception this year. I guess it's partly because I happen to be single when it comes around. The only fond memories I have of this Hallmark holiday are from elementary school when your parents forced you to give a Valentines Day card to everyone in your class. It's nice to be nice. Now I've grown up and come to the realization that we live in a cruel world....but I've also come to the realization that lovers may come and go but your friends are there for life. Enjoy and be happy with life! Eat some dessert! Treat yourself. To my friends all over the world, a big hug and kiss from me to you! xo

Delicious carrot cake...

Do you ever buy cook books with the intention of cooking something out of the ordinary and expanding your culinary skills but in the end it ends up being an unused accessory in your kitchen? Well I've had this Jamie Oliver cook book for almost 2 years now and although I've flipped through the pages drooling at every recipe, I haven't managed to cook something...until last night that is. I decided to try out his recipe for carrot cake with lime mascarpone icing. A bit of work but very delicious! I'm also trying out my new app on my new iPhone4. Love the filters. 

Ready to go in the oven.

The juice and zest of 2 limes. I love how the limes look...almost like the hair of a wet shaking dog. The smell is also very refreshing!

Mascarpone, cream cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. 

Presentation: lemon mascarpone topping drizzled over carrot cake with dried cranberries and walnuts.