https://munchingmaven.com/2012/12/02/how-lucky-am-i-part-two-birthday-dinner-at-dettas/https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/p1060222.jpegCake!Yawwwwwwwwweeeee!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2060.jpgDetta + cakeAnd Detta's craaaazy cake creation: salted chocolate caramel ice cream cake! When I sent out pics of this cake to some friends, some of them responded with 'how was it?' ... are you KIDDING me?https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2056.jpgPlatingOur talented host shows off her main of ricotta gnocchi, grilled asparagus, baked tomatoes, and orange salad. Only water in that wine glass???https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2055.jpgJanet w oranges... while Janet vogues with the orange and red onion salad!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2054.jpgGnocchi presentationA distinguished Nerida presents the gnocchi!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2050.jpgParty gameA pre-dinner party game gone awry... don't ask... https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2049.jpgGnocchi poachesMeanwhile, the gnocchi poaches, and will be served with homemade pesto...https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2047.jpgJanet finished productHere's the finished product: boursin with sweet pepper topping, along with roasted garlic for spreading on crisps and crackers. https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2046.jpgJanet stage oneJanet poses proudly with her boursin cheese... stage one of her appy assemblage...https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2045.jpgDettaShe looks so sweet! But take a closer look... yes, those are SKULLS on her apron LOL. Ricotta gnocchi at formation stage... 2013-01-21T07:01:13+00:00monthlyhttps://munchingmaven.com/2012/12/02/how-lucky-am-i-part-one-home-chocolate-classes/https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2042.jpgChoc take homeSweet climax... goodies to take home!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2041.jpgRamsey temperingRamsey tries his hand at tempering.https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sc-loves-rice-krispies.jpgSC loves Rice KrispiesMy favourite item of the night was the crispy peanut butter toffee clusters made with milk chocolate. Chomping at the bit to add the Rice Krispies...https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2028.jpgJanet's applesFruit! See, it's good for ya! Janet slices apples for the caramel apple bites. https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2027.jpgCaramilk secret. Mesmerizing! Why didn't I stick my face under here?!?!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2023.jpgTransfer sheetWhen peeled away after drying, we had a salt and pepper chocolate bark with a cool orange and red striped design. https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pict2021.jpgMonica temperingTempering chocolate... kinda like grouting tile? 2012-12-02T08:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://munchingmaven.com/2012/10/18/the-vancouver-tea-party/https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gaolers20mews20east11.jpgGaolers%20Mews%20East11Apres Midi is the shop on the right. https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pict1999.jpgPICT1999On the first night, The Tea Sensei showed us a white, yellow, green, and oolong tea. 2012-11-09T06:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://munchingmaven.com/2012/11/07/maple-ridge-food-and-thrift-tour-oh-my/https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/owner-w-pastry-1103121.jpgDaniele and pastryHere is Daniele, proudly showing off the warm sfogliatella!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/owner-w-pastry-110312.jpgOwner w pastry 110312https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/maggie-and-breakie.jpgMaggie and breakieHere is Maggie's hot Italian breakie. And Maggie!https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sfogliatella-food-porn.jpgsfogliatella food pornSfogloatella... I will name my next kitten Sfogliatella. https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/delize-owners.jpgDelize ownersHow GORGEOUS are these bakery owners? Do they eat carbs?https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/star-at-cythera-_-small.jpgStar at CytheraA shiny find at Cythera Unique Boutique!2012-11-09T06:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://munchingmaven.com/2012/10/23/two-words/https://munchingmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/96761-speculoos-cookie-butter.jpg96761-Speculoos-Cookie-ButterSo far, I just eat it off of the spoon. 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