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Where to find chocolate baking sticks, or substitute
did you try the warehouse or the retail store? I got mine at the warehouse, and they did have lots at the time.
http://www.mccalls.ca/itemdesc.asp?ic=12124&eq=&Tp=
hopefully the link works it shows they have it on their site. Phone Number (905) 602-9622
Where to find chocolate baking sticks, or substitute
Call McCall's - I purchased a box of the Barry Callebaut chocolate sticks at the Warehouse (Dixie/Eglinton area) about a month ago. Just had pain au chocolate for Mother's Day. For the life of me, I can't remember the price but I believe it was a 2kg box.
Milton, ON - good places to eat?
Not too much in Milton that I know of, however, if others are recommending Mississauga and Brampton, there is a really nice Japanese Thia place, Spoon and Fork on Trafalgar Road, just south of Dundas. Not too too far from Milton and they have a delicious "All You Can Taste" Menu.
What are you baking these days? April 2012 [old]
For our Easter Dinner I made Passionfruit Meringue Tart from Epicurious http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Passion-Fruit-Meringue-Tart-232181 and Chocolate Cloud Cake from Leite's Culinaria http://leitesculinaria.com/2838/recipes-chocolate-cloud-cake.html flavoured with Grand Marnier. Not much left to savour....
What should I do with cube steak?
Mmm, Rouladen. I learned from my German mother-in-law (and from what I have read over the years there are a number of variations) but when I crave rouladen, this is how I was taught - take insde round cutlets (or cube steak in a pinch) slather those pieces with regular mustard, s&p, add a piece of bacon, a pickle spear and some stale-ish rye bread and sliced onions. Roll and secure with a toothpick. Now brown, really brown, all round and then add some water or stock. Simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, remove and make gravy with the liquid. Serve with spaetzle, dumplings or mashed potatoes. MMMMM, I think I want some now....
Passion Fruit Puree
Hi jules, I did find a source real close to my work in Brampton - La Favorita Latin Market on Queen Street in downtown Brampton. They have lots of great fruit purees among other latin ingredients and inexpense.
Show us your Christmas Cookies - 2011
It all looks lovely! Would you share the recipe fo rthe Mini Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Cream? TIA.
We Need More Martha Stewart on TV. Really. We do!
I couldn't agree more! I love and miss Martha too. And here in Canada we don't even have the opportunity to catch her as we don't get the Hallmark Channel. Bye bye Martha.
Belly Ice Cream - have you tried it??
ok, after reading this and discovering Heatherlea in my own backyard, I, too, was on a mission. ending up buying chocolate dipped strawberry and apple crumble. OMG very good. The strawberry tasted so fresh and "strawberryish" I thought it was almost sorbet. So so good. And the apple crumble, yummy with the plump rum soaked raisins. Would love to try a few more of the flavours but not the cheapest.
Canada's Baking and Sweets Show
I too would be interested in any info - was supposed to go but things got away on me......would love to hear how it was.
Chocolate Cake for for 12-15
I can also (fourth?) that. I need to make cupcakes for an upcoming wedding and used that chocolate cake recipe for cupcakes for a test run. I then filled them with caramel filling, fleur de sel and topped with Martha's dark chocolate frosting. My co-workers were sending me emails thanking me for a OMG ridiculously wonderful cupcake. It is my go-to chocolate cake recipe.
What are you baking these days? August 2011, part 2 [Old]
Canadian Living website has a namaimo bar ice cream cake....mmm...
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/nanaimo_bar_ice_cream_cake.php
what to do with leftover tomato juice
use it as the liquid to cook rice. Then embellish to make a mexican-spanish style rice. My kids love when I saute up some peppers, onions, corn - add the tomato juice cooked rice to pan, squeeze of lime, some chopped cilantro. Yum.
What were your last three cookbook purchases...part 3 [Old]
I wish I were your friend in Brampton, could be ;o)...The Value Village on West Drive is the Thift Store I frequent, but sometimes I get to Oakville. You seem to have amazing luck at getting some darn good books. I, like most of the 'hounds on here, am this close to a 12 step program for my cookbooks and food magazines. Much to my husband's dismay....he has his beer, I have my books!
What were your last three cookbook purchases...part 3 [Old]
Breadcrumbs, any chance you would share your wonderful Thrift Shop name/location. I frequent mine in the Brampton area and I have never come up with such a good haul as you, especially my idol Pierre Herme! That book is on one of my (many) lists to acquire.
My mom's Chengdu braised spare ribs
Thanks Jo! Can't wait to give all a try. Probably not today, given the heat, but soon.
My mom's Chengdu braised spare ribs
I would love if you could post your bacon fried rice recipe....please. TIA
Homemade Marshmallows - don't actually like them
chefathome, did you ever come up with your recipes for strawberry and vanilla bean marshmallows. To me, there is nothing comparable to a homemade marshmallow!
What are you baking these days? May 2011 [old]
agreed. Amazing. can't wait for the opportunity to make it again (sooner rather than later ;0)
What are you baking these days? May 2011 [old]
This cake is wonderful! I used that chocolate cake recipe for me daughter's birthday cake this past weekend. It calls for 2, 10 X 2 inch pans -which I don't have - so I used three 9 X 1(ish) inch pans I had. They came out lovely. I then used Ina's peanut butter frosting, as per my daughter's request. One of the best cakes I have made in a long time.
Milk in bags ... Are Canadians weird, or are Americans the weirdos?
I live in the GTA area in Ontario and most milk in the grocery stores are 4 litre bags and 1 and 2 litre cartons, from the refrigerator section. No jugs. The jugs are reserved for the corner convenience store such is Mac's Milk (ironically). There are also shelf-stable "cartons" of milk in the grocery aisle. The bags are quite durable, and the milk lasts a long time. And, don't quote me on this, but I remember years ago when the jugs were the norm in Ontario, that people used to put gasoline and other things in the jugs and then return them for their deposit. Eech! I thought that had something to do with the switch to bags (cost of recycling) as well as a little more environmentally friendly. Glass bottles are 1 litre sizes and usually available in the Organic section.
(and to stay on topic of the original post - I am American-born living in Ontario - so I guess both are weird ;o)
Sweet & Salty Cake - Baked Cookbook
Thanks for the tip - can you tell me where in the book it suggests this? I have the book and can't seem to find it.
Thanks, :o)
PS this was supposed to be up there with adding the extra egg yolk, guess I don't know what I am doing!
Cream of ____ Soup - Best Ideas?
Cream of Parsnip and Pears. Top with either frizzled leeks or dehyrdrated/dried pear slice.
Which culinary books did you receive for Christmas?
I guess I was very good this year, so I received:
Around My French Table
Bobby Flay's Throwdown
Mad Hungry
and, my favourite, Laduree The Recipes. It in itself is such a beautiful book, faux suede cover, wrapped in tissue in a beautiful typical Laduree box.
I am soo spoiled.
What are you making for Christmas dessert this year?
I am hoping to make this from bon appetit last year
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Peppermint-Meringue-Cake-with-Chocolate-Buttercream-356317 but so far have broken one of the meringue layers. Don't think it should matter once I assemble, but....hope it turns out.
Christmas Tree Ice Cream?
what about infusing the cream with juniper berries? I would think that would give the essence and be food safe...just a thought.
Where to buy turkey brining bag in/around Markham???
I'm not sure if this will help you or not, but if you can't find big brining bags (I have not), you can always use a cooler to keep your turkey and brine solution in. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Ideas for chicken shepherd's pie
I use a recipe I found on the Fosters Market website. I have made it a few times and it is delicious. Here's the link
http://www.fostersmarket.com/southwestern-shepherds-pie-with-chicken-and-chili-mashed-potatoes
