The Entertainers.

This piece is dedicated to Ms. N Stone aka Cosmo Girl. If she had Colin Cowie's funds she would give him a run for his money...

She is always having a Get-Together / Party at her home. She can have a Party for anything.
Birthdays, Christams, New Year's, Promotions, Movie Premier, Girls Night Out, you name it she will have a Party.

A new Coach Bag I'm surprised she does not close down her street for that...........lol
Bottom line she was born to entertain. And if you look around in your circle of friends I am sure you all have a Ms. Stone in yours.

So when I saw Mr. Cowie site I knew I had to inform her of it. She is going to have sleepless nights, let me tell you. I can only imagine what she is thinking, hummmmm this is cool, what Party can I throw using some of these ideas?

http://www.colincowie.com/article/a-celebration-of-friendship

Black Dress Find A Style & Work It

Today our economy is such a mess, no matter who we are or where we come from or how much we have or don't have, it has an effect on all of us.
If we think about it too much we will certainly loose what little sanity we have left.

We cannot stop living, we have to think positive and move forward.
Here is a savvy site that shows us, how to put together that Little Black Dress, there is a look for everyone here.

Their look is High End, we can get the similar look with budget friendly pieces, Office, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Vacation or Running errands.
So take a look and work it ladies, work it.

http://fashiontribes.typepad.com/fashion/2009/01/1-little-black.html#

Wedding Cake Cold Sweats!!

July 2009 I will be making a Wedding Cake for a friend of mine, I am elated that she came to me to do this important job, for such an important day. I am confident that I will be able to pull it off, and the cake will be as stunning as the bride. But somewhere deep deep deep down I have moments of intrepidation, I am so confident, I can rule the world, so why am I feeling this?

I want the cake to be perfect, I want the weather to be perfect and I want the bride and guest to say "Perfect Best Tasting Cake" ever.

And then I came across one of my Fav Blogs, and here was someone who was felt a bit of what I am feeling,when she took on the task of making a Wedding Cake herself, so I was able to relax a bit...just a bit.

http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/06/project-wedding-cake-an-introduction/

When the big day arrives and ends, I will come back to you with play by play details. I will do just fine and the cake will be fabulous...

Gingerbread House Bed and Breakfast

Today the weather outside is icky, and my mind went wandering to a place I just love. Trinidad & Tobago a Cosmopolitan island beautiful beaches, wonderful people, yummy dishes and home. I call Canada home, but Trinidad will always be close to my heart, for many reasons.

I wanted to go back home for a break, and I searched online for accomodations, I came up with many Hotels , Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfast spots.

A lot of times everything onlines looks fab, but in person it's such a disappointment. Is it the Chef in my bones that made me choose the Gingerbread House....lol :)

Happy to inform you that when I pulled up to the House I was able to breathe easily, and once inside boy I was able to Exhale.

It was a dream, the room was not only clean, but huge, the bathroom was amazing. The owners exceptional Host, each day the linens were changed, each morning breakfast was served, I mean breakfast. Location was beautiful and safe and quiet.

So if ever you feel for some sun, sand, birds in the trees waft to the breeze, land of fairest beauty, Trinidad is the place to visit.

http://rentalo.com/26817/trinidadgingerbread.html

Sunday Brunch

Just say Sunday Brunch to anyone that knows me and they will automatically say Windsor Arms.
This is my fav spot in the city of Toronto for Brunch. Life is hectic for most of us, kids, husbands, jobs, our lives feels like we are on speed dial, grab a bite here a bite there.
So why not put on a dressy-casual outfit and head out to Brunch one Sunday with your husband if you can, or one of your best pals or more...some fortunate folks have more than one best friend, and go to Windsor Arms. The setting is beautiful, the food amazing, and @ $40 per person buffet, trust me...trust me I say it's worth every penny...every penny, so start saving.This is a place worth going to, and a passport is not required.
www.windsorarmshotel.com

Love this cake

A chocolate cake with a twist, I wanted this cake to be diffirent. I used a truffle filling between the layers, which is not too sweet and complements the cake. I also used the filling to frost the cake, and once that was set.
I made little meringue kisses to finish it off, and finished it off with a dusting of cocoa powder.

A simple loaf finish with a blueberry compote topping.