Neelam, Author at patterns & prosecco

Sweets

Mason Jar Strawberry Shortcake

July 1, 2015

Happy Canada Day! For those of us blessed to call Canada home, today we celebrate our great nation’s 148th Birthday! Being a first generation Canadian, I am so proud to have been born and raised in this country and feel incredibly blessed for freedoms and opportunities I have been afforded. Deep gratitude.

Since all birthday’s are meant to be celebrated with cake, I thought red and white Strawberry Shortcake would be perfect. I changed things up by creating individual cakes in mason jars, which made them easy to transport and backyard BBQ friendly. Enjoy!

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Gatherings

Stampede Survival

June 30, 2015

With the Calgary Stampede only a few days away, I thought I would share some of my tips and tricks to getting through the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth without the often inevitable hangovers and bloating.

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’m a firm believer in everything in moderation, Stampede is no different. I love mini donuts, other midway fare, and bevies at the rodeo and tents just as much as the next person – the tips I’m about to share will ensure I don’t pay for the indulgences in the hours and days afterwards!

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Sips

Elderflower, Gin and Prosecco Cocktail

June 25, 2015

Perhaps the most important part of entertaining is a well stocked and organized bar! When I entertain, I like to have a signature cocktail for the evening and I like to lay everything out along with the recipe, so if I’m not around to whip one up, guests are able to help themselves!

This is cocktail is one of my favorites. It combines the earthiness of gin with the flowery smoothness of elderflower liqueur, topped off with a fruity fizz from prosecco.