Raspberry Sorbet In Lemon Bowls

Holy moly this week took a long time to end, too long! We have a very busy weekend but thankfully nothing on the schedule for tonight. I need a night to decompress.

I came across these the other day and thought they'd be perfect for a hot summer's day. I know it's raining and gross right now but imagine how perfect these would be at your next bbq!

You'll need to make sure your lemons are a decent size and not too small.

Via

What do you think, something you'll be adding to your next menu?

Have a great weekend!

Chocolate Filled Strawberries

A few months ago I blogged about delicious cheesecake stuffed strawberries. I've had them twice since then and let me tell you, they're heavenly.

I recently came across chocolate filled strawberries and think they're too amazing to keep to myself. I don't know about you but I have a serious love affair going on with Ontario strawberries right now. Scoop some chocolate in them and I'd be one happy lady!

How freaking amazing do these look!!

Ingredients
15-20 strawberries (the larger the better)
1 bag of Milk Chocolate chips (I use the 11.5 oz Guittard milk chocolate chips)

Directions
1. Cut the stems off your clean strawberries and carefully scoop out the top of the berry. The deeper you scoop the more chocolate it will hold. I used large strawberries so I scooped about an inch down.

2. Pour the entire bag of chocolate chips in a glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals. Make sure to take your bowl out every 30 seconds to stir the chips. Continue until all chips are melted.

3. Place your strawberries in an egg carton so they sit straight up. You could also use little Dixie cups. Now you can either spoon your melted chocolate into the berries or use a funnel or piping bag. I used a little baby spoon and it worked fine. Your choice.

4. Place in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until they harden a bit. Enjoy!

Note: As someone noted there is a small chance that salmonella could be found in an empty egg carton so if this concerns you it is safer to use an ice cube tray or mini muffin tin to hold the berries while the chocolate hardens.

And there you have it, chocolate filled strawberries! We're having a party on Saturday and I think these are being added to the menu.

The recipe and picture came from here.

Delicious, Sweet & Trendy Cupcakes

Does anyone else love cupcakes as much as I do? I find them much more enjoyable than a piece of cake and love how lady like they are. The options are endless and they never disappoint!

If you're hosting a bridal shower this wedding season I personally think these would be a fabulous addition.

Via

 I adore this and would love to eat this while enjoying a glass of bubbly!

Via

These would be fabulous at a birthday party or some sort of celebration.

Tell me, are you a cupcake or cake person?

Have a fabulous weekend :)

Cotton Candy Cones

I know it's Friday and this is not a recipe but I just had to share this.

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Yes this would be fabulous at a kid's birthday party but if someone gave this to be around Valentine's day or at a shower I'd be thrilled!!

Recipe Friday... Cake Pops!

I've we've decided not to have a traditional wedding cake at our wedding so I am constantly looking for ways to serve cake type options to our guests. Cake pops are super trendy right now and very fashionable - as fashionable as dessert can be!

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I've never actually had a cake pop but they look delicious! I found a recipe for everyone that seems very simple and quick.

Check out the recipe here and let me know how it goes!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Michael has gone to Montreal for his bachelor party and my ladies are taking me out tomorrow night for my bachelorette! Should be a great weekend all around.

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole :)

Chocolate & Fruit

I am a big fruit lover and chocolate's not too bad either. What do you think of these dessert ideas - something you'd try?

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This seems like the perfect dessert or snack ever. I'd suggest making sure the raspberries are very dry before putting the chips in.

How about this one. Angel food cake (my favourite), strawberries and chocolate skewers. Can you see yourself serving this at your next event?

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Enjoy the Party,

Nicole ;)

Fancy Cookies & Milk

Anyone else besides me not a big dessert person, cooking or eating? I don't have the patience required to be a great baker. The having to measure everything exactly and precisely isn't for me. That said, I can make cookies and think this dessert option is totally something I could tackle.

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I adore the glasses and think this would work at any event you're hosting. What do you think, something you can do?

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole

Fruit Cones - Part 2

Back in July I did a post that you can find here on fruit cones. At the engagement party on Saturday I created the fruit cones as part of the dessert and they were a huge success, everyone loved them! I was worried they would get soggy really fast or fall apart but they didn't.

I put watermelon, raspberries, cherries, peaches, blue berries and melon in the cones. Let me know what type of fruit you try.

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole :)

Fancy Dessert Tables

I have a new love and interest in dessert tables. I love the idea of adding colour, candy and cupcakes to dessert tables. I stumbled upon these pictures that I think are super adorable and lovely for dessert tables.

I love the flowers! From Trendy Baby Shower Ideas

Looks too pretty to eat! From Cutest Food

Tiki Party from Guerrilla N.E.R.D

I adore this from My Sweet and Saucy



So what's your favourite?? Do you have a love for beautiful dessert tables too?

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole :)

Recipe Friday...Apricot & Raspberry Frozen Mousse

I am so glad it's Friday! I have weekend planned starting with a trip to Clarity MedSpa tomorrow morning. I'll tell you about my treatment next week.

Now onto today's yummy recipe courtisy of Style at Home. I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients

• 3 eggs

• 3 egg yolks

• 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar

• 1/3 cup (100 grams) apricot puree

• 2 cups (450 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

• 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) raspberries

• 1 tbsp sugar

Directions
1 Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

2 Puree the raspberries and the sugar and set them aside.

3 Place the eggs, egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Place the bowl over a water bath and whip the eggs and sugar mixture for about 5 minutes until they thicken. Transfer the bowl to the mixer and continue whipping in high speed until the eggs have cooled. It will be thick. Fold in the apricot puree, followed by the soft peak cream.

4 Transfer the cream to a glass or metal baking dish or small jars. Spoon in some of the raspberry puree and make swirls through the apricot cream with a spoon or wooden skewer.

5 Transfer to the freezer and serve frozen.

How yummy does that look?!

Enjoy the Party,

Nicole :)