Dessert

 

Jamaican Easter Bun

Right around Easter, it is traditional for every household in Jamaican to have at least one Easter Bun which they enjoy with cheese. I must admit I’m a big fan of Easter Bun. So huge of a fan, that I decided to bake my own Easter Bun and what a surprise it was! I wowed…

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March 21, 2015

Corn Cake with Dragon Fruit Inspired Compote

Why do I buy so many fruits? Because they are mother nature’s candy. I’ve learned to buy fruits when they are in season, where their unique flavors are fully mature. Have you ever purchased a watermelon or plum which seems to have lost it’s identity somewhere along the way. You bite into it effortlessly, hoping…

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February 22, 2015

Blueberry Coconut Scones

Simple, sweet, rustic blueberry scones, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, reminds me of a comforting snack from my childhood, that my grandma would sometimes bake. Scones in the USA, are also known as rock cakes in Jamaica. I’m not sure what other names are used for this awesome treat in other…

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February 7, 2015

Tropical Berry Bread Pudding

Oh my goodness! Just hold me now! Hold me back! No, just let me cut a slice…..no, I mean a huge chunk out of this decadent baby!! What was it that influenced me to bake this awesome tropical bread pudding in a bundt pan? I have no explanation, other than the fact that my creative…

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August 25, 2014

Chocolate Almond Blueberry Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding is in constant rotation in my household. It’s one of the easiest desserts to prepare. It’s simple: custard + bread. However, nothing about me is simple. Passion/Variation/Fancy should have probably been my middle name. I’m intrigued by details. I prefer an eclectic design in home decor, and the same goes for food. Bland…

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February 21, 2014