An afternoon tea party is such an fun and elegant way to get together with friends and family to celebrate a special occasion, or just an excuse to dress up. Hosting an afternoon tea party may seem daunting at first, but the overall experience is so rewarding! From the planning of the menu to the execution and to finally sit down to enjoy a good cup of tea with cake, it is all worth it.
Read MoreI was so happy to finally get to use these hemisphere molds! I had been inspired by MasterChef Australia season 7 (or maybe brainwashed) that I went out and bought some hemisphere molds. Reynolds' desserts were so beautifully plated and presented on his season that I was rooting for him to win! He didn't win MasterChef, but he continued to pursue his food dream in desserts and opened up KOI Dessert Bar. If I do ever get a chance to visit Australia, I feel like I would love to visit his restaurant and actually see his creations in person rather than just online on his instagram.
Read MoreThis recipe is so easy and simple to make! The crumble mixture has the same consistency of a shortbread. It is a bit messy to eat, however, this would pair very nicely with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. You can also substitute the apples for other fruits such as pear, blueberry, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, etc.
Read MoreAfternoon tea is not the same without scones and clotted cream. Ever since trying clotted cream in England, it has become an essential part of my afternoon tea cravings. Clotted cream is quite difficult to come by in Toronto as only certain grocery stores carries the product from England. Devonshire cream is not the same as the coveted luxury clotted cream that I've grown to love. There are subtle differences in flavours but in terms of texture it'll add that creaminess to the scones that's needed. Scones on their own can be a bit dry, but with clotted cream and fruit jams added to its center, they become a divine creation with a good cup of tea!
Read MoreI saw some photos of Aburi Room on my instagram feed when they had their soft launch and I was curious. I fell in love with the photos and scrolling through my feed, it made me crave sushi. It really was true that you eat with your eyes first. Com'on who could resist a beautiful plate of sushi?
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