Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Don’t be afraid of making pie crust. It’s one of the simplest things you’ll ever do. Try this classic butter pie crust for starters. Just remember to be patient. You’ll need at least two hours of chilling time for it. You can’t rush perfection after all. Butter Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 …
Of all the types of parties I like to host, my favourite is the classic Wine & Cheese, or Cheese & Wine, depending on how you rank their importance. If you’re Canadian though there’s no doubt that cheese comes first, with some of the best cheeses in the world made in Canada. This iconic party …
Here’s the thing, I’ve never actually made these butter tarts. The recipe my mom has used for years is something I cherish, and frankly, I don’t want to touch it. Not because I think I can’t make them, mind you, but because I’m convinced that if I start making them, she’ll stop. And I simply …
Nothing says lovin’ like baked goods and these Bacon Cheddar Apple Scones scream love. For starters, who doesn’t love warm scones from the oven? Secondly, bacon. Third, cheese. Honestly, need I say more? I either had you at bacon or cheddar, but either way you know these babies are right up your alley. That’s why …
Figs, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, honey and prosciutto. Now take a second to think about how each one of those things taste on their own. Totally delicious, right? Now put them together in once fancy schmancy little appetizer and what do you have? Food porn at it’s finest, my friends. Food.Porn. So without further ado …
Let’s talk about cheese—the creamy, melty, irresistible star of the snack table. If you’ve ever found yourself hovering over a cheese board, “just one more bite” on loop in your head, then you’re going to love what I’m about to share. This baked cheese in a skillet is dangerously good, ridiculously easy, and the kind …
I love baking, but I definitely lack the patience for “pretty” baking. You’ll not likely find me spending a lot of time playing with fondant and decorated cookies. What I love most about making this Skillet Berry Crumble then is that it’s just so damn impressive looking when it’s all done. It’s so pretty, it’s …
Houston, we have a problem. Or maybe that should be Delhi, we have a problem. Either way I have a serious addiction now to Indian Food, courtesy of Patak’s bringing me on as an ambassador. On a recent trip to Florida we searched high and low for Indian and had an amazing meal from The …
