Ingredients 6oz semi-sweet chocolate 6oz butter (diced) 3 Eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup flour Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 Melt chocolate in microwave then add diced butter and stir until melted. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until white and creamy. Blend in melted chocolate mixture then gradually add flour until batter […]
Archive | February, 2011
Recipe: Oysters Mignonette
Alleged aphrodisiac, classic champagne companion this is a beautiful appetizer that’s easy to prepare. Ingredients 1 Cup diced shallots 3/4 Cup red wine vinegar 1/4 Cup dry red wine 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper 20 Oysters 1/4 Cup chopped fresh chives Directions In a medium bowl […]
Beer Review: Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
Typically, Valentine’s Day is all about wine which Alec covered beautifully last week. But here’s a beer that’s perfect for those of us who prefer to savour the suds. With a luxurious and velvety texture, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout has it all, delivering a satisfyingly indulgent taste without ever becoming overly sweet. Pale Ale and […]
Recipe: Candied Bacon
Ingredients ½ pound bacon (10 strips) ¼ cup sugar Dash ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) Pinch ground coriander (optional, to taste) Pinch ground chile powder (optional, to taste) Directions If using spices, stir them into the sugar and mix evenly. Lay the bacon in one tight layer in the heaviest, widest skillet you have, and […]
Rapid Review: Baked Expectations
Whether it’s you and a sweetheart, or you and your sweet tooth, indulging in something sugary is a time-honoured way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And for those of us looking for something more substantial than candy hearts this year, we have Winnipeg dessert standard-bearer Baked Expectations. While they offer a substantial lunch and dinner menu […]
Valentine Wines to Fall in Love With, and Over
Love is in the air! Along with the flowers and chocolate I thought I’d feature some sexy sippers that compliment these obligatory Valentine’s Day gifts. Champagne and its sparkling sisters come immediately to mind of course. A fine choice indeed, but ground already covered in our New Year’s feature Champagne Kisses and Caviar Dreams. I […]