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Monday, 5 March 2012

Sweet Suprises



Hello!
I have a few delicious updates. I recently tried a tiramisu that was divine. My sister’s mother in-law, Rita had a small get together. Rita is a serious contender in the baking department. Anyways she presented us with a buffet of wonderful fruits and desserts. But the pièce de résistance was the tray of tiramisu. Okay, I wondered about this dessert since she never made it, but she announced that since she didn’t have time, her friend, Maria was kind enough and prepared it. Well, I started off with a small slice just in case I did not like it. I was amazed…it was the best tiramisu I had in years. I had tiramisu from the pros of baking previously, but nothing like this!!!! I asked Rita if her friend made this often. She replied that Maria makes tiramisu once a year. This woman must make it more frequently; even for a limited time only, she can make serious cash. That night was all about the tiramisu, tea and great company.
I was at Lisboa Bakery & Grillhouse a few days ago in downtown Brampton. I purchased their flan which is a caramel custard and their coconut pudding cake. In total I purchased four slices. Of course, I did not purchase for myself only. The consequence of that is more time at the gym. Actually the best solution was to share the desserts, that day my parents had the honor of tasting them.
Okay, the flan was very good, the caramel was generous. I thought my mom was the Queen of Flan. Lisboa Bakery & Grillhouse showed it how it’s really is. Ouch! Recognize mom. Now to the coconut pudding cake, I usually avoid any foods that consist of coconut, it does not agree with my stomach. But an inner voice was telling me to give it a try. How can avoid my inner voice? Ha-ha, ha. Can’t say a negative thing about this dessert, the bottom is baked coconut to perfection, followed by a spongy vanilla cake and finalized by caramelized custard. Hello!! Caramel Day! I returned a few days later and purchased one of each. The young woman that served me a few days ago served me again. Bonuses are the generous portions and the service is friendly. Now that’s a real treat!