Monday, 22 December 2014

Update...Christmas 2014

Hello Everyone, I've completely dropped the blogging ball! So sorry for that! With it being baby's first Christmas, it's a scramble to get everything done. And it's only 3 days away! Eek!

Here's what I've been up to...
Enjoying the Kinder Advent Calendar...
Super cute perfume bar from TONYMOLY found at T and T in Metrotown...
Couldn't help picking up a pick me upper from Loft...(was on my wish list post)
Enjoying an eggnog donut from Lucky's Doughnuts...



Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Humpday Happenings...Make it Show

Tag Blanket - Gracious Gowns and Gifts
Bunny - Bird on Elephant (They had the most darling ballerina's but a lady right before us purchased the last one :( )
Elf Ornament - PLC Originals (we went nuts at this booth, so many to choose from)
Leggings and Infinity Scarf - Little Citizens
Banana Cream Pie - Vancouver Pie Hole (I was dreaming of this pie, went back for more but they were sold out :'( )
Coconut Crispies - Chickadee Family Bakery ( These were sooo addicting, I came back for 2 more bags and 1 mookie)
Dried Blueberries - Lake Country Harvest

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. This past weekend we spent it shopping at the Make It Show. We purchased our tickets from Groupon and it was valid for 4 days. Event parking was $10, and it was super busy. Be sure to wear your walking shoes, as there was a lot of walking from the parking area and around the show. I love that everything is made local and hand made. Excited for next years show!

Make It Show


Friday, 5 December 2014

Banana Bread Muffins...

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 large ripe bananas
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup of melted butter

Serves 12

I added almonds, chocolate chips and walnuts on top...

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. My gf made these recently and they looked so good I wanted some! She sent me the recipe and I tried them the next day. So yum! These will definitely be added to my recipe box. Thanks Peaches!


Monday, 1 December 2014

Affordable Christmas Gifts...Bath and Body Works


My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Picked these up on sale, buy 3 get 3 free and the slippers were on special for $5. There's always some sort of deal or sale offered at BBW, sign up for e-mail notification to get coupons!


Friday, 28 November 2014

Monday, 24 November 2014

Hermes Jewellery Wish List...

Amulette Birkin (now sold out online)

Christmas is around the corner, have you started your wish lists yet?





Friday, 21 November 2014

Pom Pom Hats...

Last year I found and wanted to purchase this one...

This year there's quite a few options...



And how about 2 pom poms for good measure!


Aren't these so cute? Readers will you be picking up any pom pom hats? So many to choose from, I'm torn!

Monday, 17 November 2014

Eggplant Dip...Kashkeh Bademjoon

1 Eggplant (next time I'll try this recipe with Japanese Eggplant, I found this one had too many seeds)
1 onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
1/2 cup Sour Cream or Kashk
4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
And the meal...Garlic Prawn Recipe coming soon!


My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I am absolutely addicted to eggplant dip from Zeitoon. There was a time I ate Persian food every week and this was a must! I googled and found a recipe and decided to try it. I'm so pleased with the results, definitely time consuming for this meal but was well worth the wait!

Instructions:
Peel and cut eggplant into 1" rounds. On wire rack with paper towels, lay eggplant on and salt both sides. Add another layer of paper towels and top with something heavy ( I placed 3 cookbooks). Leave on for 1 hr, this will help expel the excess liquid.
Preheat oven at 400 F bake eggplant for 20 minutes. Flip and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
During this time chop onions and garlic. In a pan on medium heat add 1 Tbsp of EVOO, add onions and sauté until soft. Lower heat to low and caramelize, mine took about 28 minutes. Add the garlic in the last 2 mins. Set aside 1 Tbsp of onions for garnish.
In a bowl add the eggplant and onion garlic mixture and mash with a fork. Add the sour cream and pepper to combine. You can transfer to a serving dish, but I kept mine in the same bowl(less dishes to wash yay! lol) Add the onions from earlier as garnish. 

Here's another recipe that's quicker...

Readers if you try this recipe I'd love to see your creations! tag #passorpraiseblogbakes 

Here's my IG: kngap

* update round 2 with lots of butter on the garlic prawns