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DIY: Melted Crayon Easter Eggs

Easter is fast approaching and each year I am looking for creative ways to decorate the eggs. This is my favourite part when preparing for Easter. Me and my mum always color the eggs on Maundy Thursday, according to the Orthodox tradition and make some of them using onion peels…

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Wednesday's Specials: Smoked Salmon Chowder

I had to get out of the vicious circle that desserts created on this blog, and wanted to feature a gorgeous, salty and incredible course… and I found what I was looking for on Pinch of Yum. I really love soups, bisque and chowder for their luscious feel and the…

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Wednesday's Specials: Coffee Meringue-Ice Cream Cake

A new week calls for a new decadent dessert: it involves coffee, ice-cream and meringue… what not to love? INGREDIENTS Vegetable-oil cooking spray 5 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon liquid coffee extract (preferably Trablit;culinarydistrict.com), divided 1 1/3…

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Wednesday's Specials: Earl Grey Cake With Chocolate Lavender Frosting

I really wanted to share a different recipe today, not something sweet. But yesterday I went into the most amazing tea-house and ate the perfect lavender cake, so this only seemed appropriate. FOR THE EARL GREY CAKE 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk 1 vanilla bean 4 bags Earl Grey…

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Wednesday's Specials: Mandarin Chocolate Cakes

Ok, so this is a perfect idea for Christmas (yeah, I am preparing for the next one already) as I associate the smell of mandarines with this beautiful holiday. And its genius comes from the absolute simplicity… You can choose you favourite chocolate batter (I would go for my moms…