Posted on Friday, 24th February 2012 by Grace

I love to entertain and these mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cakes are the types of desserts I like to prepare for a cocktail party or a barbecue. I usually make a trio of mini desserts, including a cake option

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Photo of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cake on a cake stand.
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Posted on Friday, 17th February 2012 by Grace

Complete and utter indulgence, velvety and luscious Cappuccino-Fudge Cheesecake.  When I spotted this cheesecake recipe at Bon Appétit I asked myself the same question I ask myself whenever I run across a dessert that literally has me smacking my lips and

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A close up photo of a Baked Cheesecake on a cake stand.
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I’ve had a bottle of my favourite liqueur, Talea Italian Amaretto Cream, tucked away since Christmas. And for good reason. The liqueur combines rich cream with the heavenly aroma of amaretto, lending the perfect balance of smoothness and flavour. I

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A photo of 2 slices of Amaretto Cheesecake with Almond Crust in a pool of Amaretto-Caramel Sauce.
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My sisters and I have been preparing for Natalie’s (my niece) bridal shower. The special day is fast approaching and we’ve been tossing around the idea of making the cake.  My sister, Anna (Mother of the Bride), and I both

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A photo of a Red Velvet Cake layered with Raspberry Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting displayed on a glass cake stand.
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Posted on Friday, 22nd April 2011 by Grace

Easter has always been a special holiday for my family.  And like most families, Easter is not only a time to bring family together and create special memories but also a time to enjoy traditional dishes.  For me, the two

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A photo taken of a New York Cheesecake with Cherry Topping displayed on a white cake stand.
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Posted on Thursday, 31st March 2011 by Grace

Breakfast pastries never last very long in our home especially fruit-filled pastries with a creamy cheese layer.  Out of pure necessity I decided on Strawberry-Cream Cheese Pastries.  Why?  I’ve never been able to walk by a stand of beautifully displayed

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A photo taken looking down on Cheese Danishes with fresh strawberries displayed on parchment paper.
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Posted on Thursday, 17th March 2011 by Grace

Any time I go out to dinner the thing I look forward to the most is the sweet ending.  My favourite choices are Cheesecake (any kind will do, I’m not picky) or Chocolate Soufflé.  Last weekend I went out for dinner (something I

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A photo of 3 Mini Blueberry-White Chocolate Cheesecakes desserts.
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Posted on Friday, 3rd December 2010 by Grace

When I spotted Nigella’s recipe for Guinness Chocolate Cake I thought it was time to put my can of Guinness Draught to good use.  I deviated from the recipe just a tad and decided to ice the cake with Chocolate

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A photo of 3 mini Guinness Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting arranged in a row, each on a pink polka dotted napkin.
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