Life In Pleasantville
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This Blueberry Grunt recipe, aside from being wildly delicious, also happens to be a comfort food you will want to make repeatedly. What Is Blueberry Grunt? Blueberry grunt is a traditional dessert from Canada’s East Coast—especially Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. It’s made by simmering fresh or frozen blueberries and topping them with soft dumplings …
Nothing says Christmas quite like sticky toffee pudding. Whether you call it figgy pudding, sticky pudding, or Christmas pudding, it’s one of the holiday’s most perfect indulgences. This sticky toffee pudding slow cooker recipe comes with an added bonus. I can fix it and forget it, which is exactly what I want during the holidays. …
Move over pumpkin, it’s time to Gingerbread all things starting with these delicious Gingerbread Muffins made with Silk Almond Beverage. Gingerbread has been around since 992 A.D., so it’s clear that it’s passed the test of time, far exceeding the popularity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (although, they do complement each other nicely). Gingerbread is a …
When you’re short on time but big on aspiration, this recipe will definitely save your life! 2-Ingredient 7UP Cupcakes make delicious and simple Strawberry Shortcakes in a jiffy. Let’s be honest: baking doesn’t always need to be a big production. Sometimes you just need a dessert that delivers without requiring a full afternoon in the kitchen. …
To me there is no more perfect flavour combination than strawberry and rhubarb. In fact one of my favourite summers desserts is Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Pie but with one caveat; I hate making pie. So when I was recently asked to bring a dessert for the season’s first outdoor barbecue I decided to skip the …
One of the very first recipes I wrote down as a young cook was this chocolate chip cookie recipe, painstakingly copied from an aunt’s handwritten card. For a long time it was the only one I would use, but like everything in life, it eventually needed a makeover. Enter my improved chocolate chip cookies with …
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dessert idea that will wrap-up a perfect BBQ dinner, then Fresh Grilled Peach Sundaes are it! The peaches grill up in minutes and they pair well with creamy vanilla ice cream. Choose your topping, a dollop of whipped cream and it’s yum in a bowl. Grilling is a favourite way to cook in …
Dear Daughters, Let me tell you the story about how I came across the Best Coconut Cream Pie ever. You see, your Boppy (for my readers, this what my girls call their grandfather), used to rave to me about how his sister, your Great Aunt Patricia, used to make him the best Coconut Cream Pie. Your …
