Dutch Dreams is a local ice cream joint at Bathurst and St Clair. It recently moved down a few blocks from it’s old location on St Clair. The old place had a ton of character and wacky decor in a narrow corner building. The new place is more open and spacious, still with the eclectic decorations. […]
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How To Make Real Whipped Cream

Real whipped cream beats any of that stuff that comes from a can (pun intended). As a kid, though, I didn’t know any better, and I would get a can of whipped cream in my stocking at Christmas! Then we visited our Oma in rural Germany, and she showed me the real deal. Cakes in Germany […]
Pink Macarons Filled with Vanilla Cream Cheese for Easter

I have to warn you: this is not a simple recipe. Macarons are one of the most delicate and finicky of baking adventures. The ingredients need to be precisely weighed with a scale and there is no room for improvisation. Having said that though, making this recipe is completely worth it! The pale pink pastry […]