Sweet Surrender Desserts Company

08/16/2021

It's almost back to school time again for the kids, and you may be lightly panicking with all of the prep that the new school year brings (especially in these uncertain times). Or maybe you have transitioned to a permanent WFH situation, and you're tired of your old lunch routine. Below, I've assembled a quick list of un-recipe ideas for that dreaded workday (or lazy weekend!) you…...

It’s almost back to school time again for the kids, and you may be lightly panicking with all of the prep that the new school year brings (especially in these uncertain times). Or maybe you h…

08/07/2021

Trail mix is ridiculously simple to make; and incredibly versatile, in that there are almost an infinity of mixtures you can make with what you have on hand. I was going camping recently and committed to bringing trail mix for everyone to share; I must have lost consciousness for a moment because my brain interpreted this as EVERYONE IN THE WORLD and now I have two large Ziploc bags of trail mix and a much emptier pantry....

Trail mix is ridiculously simple to make; and incredibly versatile, in that there are almost an infinity of mixtures you can make with what you have on hand. I was going camping recently and commit…

08/02/2021

This lovely and distinctive cake is delicious and tart but not sour; for one, there are plenty of other flavours in the sugar and vanilla that help balance out the sourness, and for another, pink grapefruits are not nearly as sour as their white counterparts. This particular recipe is dairy-free, but there's no reason you couldn't use a dairy-based plain or Greek yogurt instead; it's delicious either way....

This lovely and distinctive cake is delicious and tart but not sour; for one, there are plenty of other flavours in the sugar and vanilla that help balance out the sourness, and for another, pink g…

07/30/2021

I've been meaning to try this recipe for some time; l even went out and bought a jar of roasted red peppers some months ago (long before I made my own roasted red peppers: see THIS post for the steps). Then life happened and I completely forgot that I had this recipe sitting in my "to make" folder. At least, until now!...

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for some time; l even went out and bought a jar of roasted red peppers some months ago (long before I made my own roasted red peppers: see THIS post for t…

07/28/2021

This French recipe is known as a tian, which is simply a baked dish of layered vegetables. This is a showstopper of a dish that looks far more complicated to make than it actually is. The flavour is delicate and herbal, but can be changed up to any herbs you prefer or have on hand. This tian pairs very well with virtually any meat or fish....

This French recipe is known as a tian, which is simply a baked dish of layered vegetables. This is a showstopper of a dish that looks far more complicated to make than it actually is. The flavour i…

07/26/2021

I am a big fan of lifestyle vlogger Christine from the YouTube channel Frugal Fit Mom; I enjoy her charisma and quirky behaviour while creating various recipes and doing things for and with her family. Christine has made this Banana Bread many times over the years on her channel, and I finally decided to try it for myself. It's a super-basic recipe, and not dissimilar to my previous attempts to make various types of banana breads and muffins over the past several years (see…...

I am a big fan of lifestyle vlogger Christine from the YouTube channel Frugal Fit Mom; I enjoy her charisma and quirky behaviour while creating various recipes and doing things for and with her fam…

07/25/2021

Wow, two banana posts in a row. I must be on some kind of banana kick. Don't worry, I have plenty of other yummy fewdz to talk about; it was just the roll of the dice this week. In any case, earlier this month, my friend, Erynith, decided to stay at our place for a few days and "take care of our cat" while I was away visiting family....uh huh......

Wow, two banana posts in a row. I must be on some kind of banana kick. Don’t worry, I have plenty of other yummy fewdz to talk about; it was just the roll of the dice this week. In any case, …

07/24/2021

This simple and easy, yet flavourful casserole can be put together and on your table in about an hour from start to finish.
Check out my recipe at http://birdhousediaries.com/2021/07/19/recipe-post-beef-casserole-in-about-an-hour/

07/24/2021

This creamy, indulgent potato, leek and shallot gratin is inspired by an old Epicurious recipe from 2009, which in itself I believe was inspired by a much older recipe; I didn't have enough leeks for the original recipe, so I subbed in some shallots I had kicking around. I also reduced the yield, as my spouse and I really didn't want to be eating gratin at every meal for the next week....

This creamy, indulgent potato, leek and shallot gratin is inspired by an old Epicurious recipe from 2009, which in itself I believe was inspired by a much older recipe; I didn’t have enough l…

07/19/2021

I'm very happy that things are opening up in my region, as I can visit with fam and friends again, after more than a year apart, My excitement for these events usually leads to inspiration in the kitchen; for one, I've become used to making my own more than buying pre-made over these last several months, and for two, I show my love by making food....

I’m very happy that things are opening up in my region, as I can visit with fam and friends again, after more than a year apart, My excitement for these events usually leads to inspiration in…

07/12/2021

I made this cake for a good friend who cannot have dairy in any form. As it was her birthday, I felt it was important to make her a special celebration cake she would really enjoy, without having to worry about being inadvertently exposed to her allergen. The texture of this cake is tender and super-moist, and the lemon flavouring used both lemon juice and zest, with no need for lemon extract....

I made this cake for a good friend who cannot have dairy in any form. As it was her birthday, I felt it was important to make her a special celebration cake she would really enjoy, without having t…

07/09/2021

It's hot. I mean, around here the temperature is hovering in the low to mid thirties (that's Celsius, for all you Imperial folk out there), and I am LIVING FOR my AC right now. So the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven, and heat up the house. But the other side of me, the adultier side, is argumentative, and likes to point out that I can't live on peanut butter sandwiches forever, and sometimes a more impressive sacrifice sustenance is required....

It’s hot. I mean, around here the temperature is hovering in the low to mid thirties (that’s Celsius, for all you Imperial folk out there), and I am LIVING FOR my AC right now. So the l…