Over the last two years, I’ve been going to the Drake Hotel on a Monday night for an event called #86D. These amazing FREE events are  hosted by the lovely Ivy Knight and generally attract a foodie-type of crowd.

This past week I went to a Cinnamon Roll Battle that featured a total of 700 cinnamon rolls that were prepared by a handful of Toronto’s best pastry chefs. I SHARED (thats right – one roll shared by 4 friends) cinnamon rolls by Tori’s BakeShop, Richmond Station, Gilead Cafe, The Gabardine, Eyal Lieberman, and more. PS. Richmond Stations’ cinnamon rolls won last night!

I enjoyed the cinnamon rolls (see below) as well as catching up with some fellow foodie friends.

Heaven.

I’ve also attended other events, like the donut smack down, a pickle smack down and more. They are always FUN and there’s always TASTY food to enjoy!!

Here’s what’s going on in February:

#86d = Monday Nights at the Drake

• Venue: Lounge
• Type: Foodie
• Cover: FREE
• Time: Feb. 11, 2013, 8 p.m.

• Venue: Lounge
• Type: Foodie
• Cover: FREE
• Time: Feb. 27, 2012, 8 p.m.

Hope to see you on a Monday night at the Drake Hotel!

For more info:

The Drake Hotel: 1150 Queen St. West, Toronto (416) 531 5042

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Toronto Roller Derby: Real Women. Real Hits. Real Heart.

 I knew that Toronto Roller Derby existed (thanks to Twitter)  but what I didn’t know is that between 300 and 1300 people show up to watch these amazing women compete!! This past Saturday night, I finally had a chance to  go to Downsview Park to watch LIVE Roller Derby! You see, back in the 1970’s I remember watching it only on TV. It was pretty popular, back in the “day”. LOL.

I watched the Bay Street Bruisers compete against Killamazoo and it was indeed entertaining. Way better than watching it on TV!! I would certainly go back.

No shortage of excitement!!

The crowds (well part of the crowd)

Fans!!

For More Information:

Toronto Roller Derby

$12 in advance

$18 at the door

Twitter: @TOROLLERDERBY

Facebook: www.facebook.com/torontorollerderby (which has over 7,000 “likes” – impressive)

Tickets available; Rotate This, Skate Co., Noise, Soundscape, The Purple Purl, or online at TorotoRollerDerby.com

Season Calendar: March 2, March 23, April 13, May 11, May 25, June 15 (Championship),

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I grew up with three desserts: icebox cake, the “green dessert” and a lemon poppyseed cake that was made in a bundt pan. If any of my relatives are reading this, they can tell me if I’ve made a mistake!!

This blog post will discuss two of out the three desserts! The first one is truly a favorite. It has only TWO ingredients where as the the second dessert has THREE ingredients. Clearly my mom believed in K.I.S. (Keep it Simple).

ICE BOX CAKE

Whip up a container of  whipped cream:

Step One: Whipped Cream

2. Assemble cookies in a row and then shmeer the whipped cream in between the cookies: Place the finished product in the fridge for a few hours, before serving.

Step 2: I felt like a brick layer but with whipped cream instead of cement!!

FINAL PRODUCT:

Absolutely. Delicious.

SECOND DESSERT: THE GREEN DESSERT

You need three ingredients: food coloring, the same black wafer cookies, and Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling and Dessert Mix

1. Make the lemon curd according to the directions on the back of the box (basically add water to the powdered mix and stir over medium heat)

2. Add green coloring:

love this colour

3. ADD EGG WHITES (I forgot this step but it’s on the back of the box) but its important.

4. ASSEMBLE.

FINAL PRODUCT

Thanks Mom!! I had a great childhood with some great memories of amazing desserts!!

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