3 Desserts to Try This Spring

Almond Flour Apple Pie
Almond flour really gives this pie a different taste from your average apple pie. It's lighter, which is why I think it's perfect for the Spring season. A definite recommendation for gluten-free diets. It can be your warm, caramel-flavoured apple delight that doesn't feel too heavy when you're sipping some tea, watching the rain come down outside.

Chia Seed Pudding

If you don't want ice cream, and yogurt isn't doing it for you, give chia seed pudding a try. Imagine a cold vanilla pudding with a fun texture! My friend from Aim to Win got me hooked since she posted the recipe. You can play with the portions to get a sweeter or more tart flavour. Plus, vary your toppings for a fruity or nutty kick. A favourite of mine that I can't seem to make enough of. 

Mixed Berry and Angel Food Cake

I haven't personally attempted this one yet, but with only a 30 minute recipe, I'm bound to bust out the trifle bowl sometime soon. In Spring, you may have guessed that I I like cool, light and airy desserts which usually means a combination of fruit and whipped cream. If you happen to try making this one, sub in the berries for another fave - I'd probably do spin-off with peaches!

The Weekend Picture

Pizza for my stay-at-home Sunday.

The Cutest Cookie Mix Ever

Received this adorable jar of cookie mix as a gift from a friend. She's the hostess type, so it's no surprise that she'd put together something like this.

You can DIY too. It's really simple - just layers of dry cookie dough ingredients that you combine with a bit of butter (this one used 1/4 cup) and vanilla to taste. Then voila! You have wonderful cookies!

My jar was full of a white chocolate macadamia and cranberry mix.

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Spicy Dressing

Ingredients 1 cup of halved strawberries 1/2 cup of blueberries Handful of fresh baby spinach Feta cheese (optional) Toasted sesame seeds Red wine vinegar Hot pepper sauce Cayenne pepper Salt (to taste)

Preparation  Wash fresh fruits and spinach Add and toss berries into spinach Crumble feta cheese over salad Mix together dressing ingredients in separate bowl and pour over Add toasted sesame seeds on top

Glow Fresh Grill and Wine Bar

Very, very healthy eatery with lots of multi-grain breads and appetizers. Caramelized onion soup was the best I've ever had, just the right amount of salt to make the broth amazing. Excellent choice for vegans, gluten-free dieters, or just health conscious eaters.

1000 Tastes of Toronto

Luminato recently started downtown and I couldn't wait to try out the 1000 Tastes of Toronto.  It's a three day event where vendors offer special testers of their popular recipes.  Walked through the Distillery District to find the most delicious-looking ones.  Anyone else visit this weekend?

Maple and applewood smoked bacon sandwiches.  How cute are these?

We got a chance to write our favourite taste from TO on this wall.

Cute little boutique in the district.

Poutini's veggie gravy poutine.

Always loved weeping willows.

Arrived at the beach!

Ended the trip on the warm sand.

Couldn't have asked for a better way to end the weekend.  Soaking up the sun as much as I can this summer!