TOMATO CREAM SOUP

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The soup season has begun! Unlike most people, I adore winter; I love the feeling of being cold & sipping on hot drinks & soups to keep me warm to the bone.

Last year, I shared the recipes for my all time favorite Lentil soup & spinach soup. This year, I am starting the soup season with the closest recipe to my heart; Tomato Cream Soup. One of the very first recipes I mastered & became a specialty that I have to bring to every family gathering.

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CHOCOLATE DIRT CAKE

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Yes, I don’t like dirt cake at all. I bought it from every single store that sells it & still … I HATE it. I don’t know but I always find it too sweet & watery; mmm … not my kinda dessert.

This Easter my kids are almost 2 years old & I really want them to start enjoying all our Easter traditions but they are still too young for coloring/painting eggs (we will end up with an EGG mess … I am sure hahaha). I searched the Internet for other creative ideas that my kids can enjoy & came across hundreds of dirt cake recipes. I liked the idea a lot as my kids will love decorating those little pots because they are now very interested in learning about trees, flowers & plants.

Besides, I couldn’t believe how easy it is to prepare this stunning looking dessert. NO baking whatsoever is required, just some crushing, mixing & whipping woohooo.

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CLASSICAL FRENCH TOAST

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I know French toast seems like a regular recipe that anyone can prepare at home!

BUT NO. A BIG FAT NO!

Let me tell you my story with French toast.

I have been making French toast for ages; it’s just some milk & eggs beaten together with some flavorings! No need for a recipe, right?

Mine came out tasting nice but the texture always varied from a little dry to soggy although I made sure I never under or over soaked my toast so why the inconsistency in texture?

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