Spring is nearly upon us and what better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with an easy and delicious dessert? This Strawberry Basil Galette is a simple and flavourful after-dinner treat that balances the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a hint of savoury in the form of balsamic vinegar and basil….
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Cranberry Gelato
Taste & Tipple is 3 years old and this is my 300th blog post! Holy cannoli. This recipe and post felt like a great way to celebrate this milestone for a few reasons. First, I love ice cream and had a leftover bag of cranberries after Thanksgiving that I wanted to put to work and…
Peach Bourbon Biscuit Cobbler
I discovered peaches at the grocery store and it was the absolute highlight of my week. That’s all it takes to get me fired up these days, it’s about the small pleasures in life people. We are getting our first taste of summer, both on the plate and with our latest dramatic shift in temperature…
White Chocolate Lemon Pots de Crème
Last year I featured a Chocolate Balsamic Pots de Crème recipe on the blog – easily one of the most decadent desserts I’ve published to date. Today’s White Chocolate Lemon Pot de Crème recipe is the perfect counterpoint to the last one. Both versions use acid – one in the form of balsamic vinegar and…
Banoffee Pie
Taste & Tipple turns two! What did you get her? I hope its some bespoke barware or antique cutlery with plenty of patina. The blog can always use more food photography props – from stylish cake plates to crystal-cut coupe glasses. Bonus points if you can also provide storage for said gifts, as things are…
Apricot, Plum & Almond Tart
Today is my 31st birthday. Please consider this incredibly beautiful and delicious Apricot, Plum and Almond Tart my version of a birthday cake. Before writing this post, I went back to read the post from my 30th birthday, because this blog is actually just a personal diary that I’ve given the entire internet the key…
Individual Peach Cobblers
Is there anything better than a fresh, juicy peach? The kind you have to eat over the sink? I think not. Peaches and raspberries are tied for top spot on my list of favourite fruits. I’m sure you’ll be shocked to learn that I’m not that into camping. I would certainly never be called “outdoorsy.”…
Coconut Lime Mousse
This Coconut Lime Mousse with fresh berries is probably the easiest dessert recipe I’ve shared to date. Listen, I’m not big on baking, it’s like chemistry – every ingredient must be painstakingly measured and tempered – and your ego can only suffer so many sunken soufflés. In spite of my general aversion to baking, I’ve…
Salted Caramel & Tahini Ice Cream
While the weather still seems to be unseasonably cool for this time of year, I’m not about to let that get in the way of consuming as much ice cream as humanly possible this Spring/Summer. I will be releasing my top picks for the best ice cream/gelato/frozen custard in the National Capital Region in the…
Pecan Bourbon Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is one of my favourite Easter desserts. I’ve tried lots of different recipes for carrot cakes. From maple brown butter carrot cake to a tropical Hawaiian carrot cake with coconut and candied ginger. This variation is one of the best I’ve found because it involves bourbon. If you’re not baking with bourbon, I…
