Coconut bread, also known as “cocktail bread” (gai may bao in Cantonese), is readily available at Chinese bakeries and grocery stores (like T&T). This sweet-tasting bread is perfect for making French toast, which is what we did on Christmas Day. As I didn’t really feel like using a skillet, I decided to bake mine. I […]
You’ve read our write-up about Yorkville’s latest sweet tooth addition, Dlish Cupcakes. Now, you have a chance to get a dozen cupcakes, courtesy of Dlish in our Dlish Cupcakes Giveaway! All you have to do is fill in the form below for your chance. For up to two additional entries, you can: 1. Tweet about […]
DelectablyChic! recently had the chance to speak with Verge Manuel of Dlish Cupcakes. Dlish, whose original location is on Queen Street West, opened its second location in Yorkville, on Yonge, just north of Bloor a few weeks ago. Tell me a little bit about Dlish, its history, etc… Dlish Cupcakes opened in December 2010 with […]
Cupcakes are always a popular treat. They are delicate, cute, and can be made in almost any flavour that can be imagined. Although I usually like to keep the cake flavours pretty basic- vanilla or chocolate are best- the frosting is an excellent vehicle for fun flavours and interesting colours. Basic buttercream can be coloured […]
Most of us are crazy-busy women, always on the go. However, breakfast is always important and it really shouldn’t be that fat-loaded pastry with the super-sweetened latte. Instead, why not grab a yogourt, fruit (berries are good) and some cereal? One of my favourite easy breakfasts is combining fruit with yogourt and a little bit of cereal […]
