Engagement Party Buffet

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Recently my sister and her boyfriend (now fiancé) got engaged and I could not be happier for them. They’ve been dating for ages and I could not wait for them to get engaged and make everything official. Her fiancé has felt like apart of my family for a long time and it’s fun to know he’ll finally be my brother next summer. This past weekend, my sister’s lovely bridesmaids and I held an engagement party for her and her fiancé out on the patio behind my condo.   When they got engaged in May, my immediate reaction was…”I have to have…

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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

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Last summer, I bought a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. I wanted to experiment with making various frozen desserts using cream, yogurt and/or soy. Plus, I’m a sucker for a new kitchen gadget. And what better gadget than one that makes the most delicious, fresh ice cream you’ll ever have? :) Not to mention, a gadget that allows you to experiment with various flavours and toppings?  Last year I made a few different varieties such as cinnamon ice cream that I served on top of warm pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. I also made a delicious strawberry ice cream with fresh berries….

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Lemon Mousse Tart with Berries

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If you are looking for the perfect dessert to serve this summer, look no further. This lemon mousse tart is exactly what you you’ve been looking for. This past week, I had some good friends over for a small BBQ and I decided to serve this tart. It was a really hot day and I knew we’d need something light and refreshing for dessert. I think it is safe to say that everyone enjoyed this pretty little tart. And it was very easy to make; always a bonus! It’s light, creamy and extremely flavourful thanks to the use of both…

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