Cassis

I'm taking a tiny miniature break from the Outfit/Fashion post for 1 or 2 posts. Don't get me wrong, I think I enjoys them the most but I likes the blog variation and I'm trying to make sure that I do not derogate!

This morning inspiration came from a long time favorite. The blackcurrant is called in french "Cassis". I always have been sort of in love with this mini berry and at this time of the year, it seems that my interest for this flavor is suddenly growing. Maybe it is because the holiday spirit is finally showing itself: it brings back memories of being served a tiny portion of "Creme de Cassis" in a glass of 7up.

When I first introduced Blackcurrant to a friend they seemed to be resistant and their first impulse is to say "no, thanks". Of course, they always succumbs and once they do I know that the famous blackcurrant is deemed to disappear fast, very fast. They transforms everyone into a little ogre!

Under what form do I prefer my blackcurrant? Nothing extravagant, I love it under a simple form.

This month, I have daily enjoyed Blackcurrant Jam/Jelly. It seemed like a funny mix but the famous natural Peanut Butter + Jelly combination is "oh so" improved with Blackcurrant: it turns this snack into a delicious gourmandise. I also often choose the Ribena option. A little splash into Perrier, Pellegrino or Club Soda and here created is a perfect Italian Soda. Another wonderful product is the Blackcurrant Bracer tea by London Fruit&Herb Company. The sublime aroma of this tea will fill the room and force you to want to remake it over and over and over just so you can enjoy the smell! Bon Appétit!

Chocolate or Tea? Both, please!

Okay, Its no secret. I am head over heels for sweets! It's stronger than me. I just love dessert with a passion! I do try to limit myself; most importantly portion control. One thing for sure, I will never banish it.

I classify my delicious coffee shop drink as desserts! I likes my coffees, but definitely prefer the Tea Latte option! Chai Latte will always be a favorite but since last year I have grown very fond of London Fog (Earl Grey, Vanilla, Steamed Milk). Very Delicious!

You must understand my excitement when I came across Thomas Haas Tea Bar! My first pick was instantly the Chai Tea Bar (handmade chocolate milk with darjeeling tea and chai spices). Because of the very original and distinct taste, it was not love at first bite, but after 2 or 3 squares I could not stop myself and now I am in complete adoration with the product! Oh.. and kudos to the design team... who forgot about squares... the bar is designed with different geometric shapes making it easier to break and so much more fun to eat!

My second pick was the Matta Tea Bar (handmade white chocolate with matcha grean tea). Very succulent! The tea flavor is subtle and is just in perfect harmony with the not overly-sweet white chocolate!

At last, I am left to try the Rooibos Rose Tea Bar (handmade dark chocolate with rooibos tea and essence of rose). Dark chocolate is always my last pick!

Yummy!

Let Start Cooking!

This month is all about food in Coco's little castle, and after receiving this adorable apron; I'm, oh so impatient to start cooking or baking... (baaaaking... yummmmy!) It was the perfect gift before heading to the movie theater where I had a nice buttery Pop corn and a Diet Pepsi.

It also reminded me of this wonderful book (Baked New Frontiers in Baking By Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito) I had received this past Christmas from a friend, I have not yet try any of the recipe since I was intensely dieting for the past couple month, but I think it would be time for me to sample them (all!). I could go for hour just turning the page, envious and seeing how every concoction would be perfection!