SHAMROCK MATCHA FUDGE

With spring now on the horizon I am looking forward to good weather and celebrating Easter and St. Patrick’s Day in March. To help me get in the festive spirit I decided to whip up some white chocolate fudge with a matcha dessert twist to help it not only turn green but become a perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert. Although they are as delicious and can easily be cut into matcha squares, I decided to take the theme a little further using my little shamrock cookie cutter to achieve these adorable shamrock match fudge morsels. If you are a matcha lover or looking for new ways to use Matcha powder, you are going to love this St. Patrick’s Day Recipe. But don’t take my word for it, try for yourself. Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS:

Apx 16 Shamrocks

3/4 CUP of Condensed Milk
1.5-2 TBSP of Powdered Matcha - depending on how strong you want the matcha flavour
14 oz White Chocolate
1/2 TSP of Salt
1 TSP of Vanilla Extract
1 TBSP of Matcha for decorative dusting at the end

You will also need:
1.5 Inch Shamrock Cookie Cutter
8x8 Baking Pan
Parchment Paper
A Fine Sifter
Spatula

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DIRECTIONS:

Pour condensed milk into a bowl and sift in your matcha.

Using a double boiling method, stir the matcha into the condensed milk until it is well incorporated on a medium low heat.

Next, add in the white chocolate and continue to double boil until it has melted completely and is well mixed.

Next, add in your salt and vanilla, stir.

Pour mixture into lined baking pan and store at room temperature for 15 minutes before moving to the fridge for an additional 3 hours.

When fully cooled, cut out shamrock shapes using your cookie cutter and place on a non stick surface.

Sprinkle with more sifted matcha.

Store in fridge until you are ready to eat.

Enjoy!

These can be packaged and left in the freezer for a month.

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THC RED VELVET 'TRUFFLES' FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Since it has been almost a year since I have had the chance to hang out with all my girlfriends, I thought it would be nice to send them something for Valentine’s Day that will not only spark joy in their life but also let them know that I am thinking of them.

I have never made THC edibles or THC candy or recipes with cannabis before, but after learning how easy it can be to incorporate them into desserts without having to worry about measuring out dosages and making them myself, it got a whole lot easier to imagine ways to use them when baking.

Since Valentine’s Day is the holiday in question, I thought a Red Velvet Cake was fitting, and much like making cake pops, coating the ‘truffle’ with chocolate also became a great way to seal in freshness, add decorative designs, and play well into my Valentine’s Day theme.

If you are looking for a fun little surprise to leave a friend or loved one this Valentine’s Day, I highly recommend this easy to make THC Red Velvet ‘Truffle‘ recipe!

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INGREDIENTS:

Makes 12 Truffles

1 Box of Red Velvet Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines)
1 Cup of Cream Cheese (Softened)
12 THC Chocolates (Any kind that’s small enough to fit inside your desired truffle size - I used Fireside Milk Chocolate 5MG chocolates)
3 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips
2 Cups of Melted White Chocolate (Preferably Melting Wafers)

- Optional Garnish -
Any Heart Shaped Candy

- Cooking Instruments -
Cake Tray
Baking Sheet
Wax Paper
Electric Hand Mixer
Food Processor - optional

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DIRECTIONS:

Make a Red Velvet Cake according to the instruction on the box.

Using a bowl, beat your cream cheese until it becomes soft and easily spreadable.

Next, deconstruct the cake until it’s just crumbs either using your hands or a food processor, adding it to the bowl with the cream cheese afterwards.

Mix the cream cheese in with the cake so that it becomes doughy once again.

Flatten about 1 TBSP of the cake mixture into your hand, place the THC chocolate in the middle, and roll the sides up around the chocolate (I recommend not going too thick with the mix if you don’t want them to be huge. I thought the size of my palm was plenty big). Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet covered with wax paper.

Next, using the double boiling method, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle it over each THC cake mix ball until fully coated. You may want to use a spatula to help you. Do the same with the white chocolate wafers. You can use both chocolates together to create designs as well. Don’t forget to add the garnish before the chocolate completely hardens!

Allow chocolate coating to harden on the wax paper before using a knife to trim and remove the bottom of the truffle from the wax paper and store in the fridge. If you are giving them away to a friend remember to tell them to also store them in the fridge until they are ready to be enjoyed.

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POMEGRANATE SOUR - HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH NEW SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN TAILFIRE SCOTCH WHISKY #SPONSORED

Although it has been a while since I was in university, there is always something about this time of year that fills me with excitement. Like the thought of seeing old friends and faces and celebrating around the tree with family. Although we may no longer be coming home from school after being away all year, the holidays are one of my favourite excuses to gather with my family or reunite and celebrate with old friends!

Whether you’re hosting a party or going to one, I love using festive occasions as an opportunity to share something new with those close to me. This year, I’ve discovered something new I want to share with friends and family and with you! Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. This new whisky, with its signature rich, fruity taste, makes the perfect addition to any holiday celebration or better yet, a great host or hostess gift!

As the weather gets colder and your cheeks get rosier, there’s no better way to warm up your belly then with this delicious winter cocktail. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire’s vibrant and enticing character comes from its maturation in ex-sherry casks, it elicits notes resembling a juicy, red-berry freshness and sweet vanilla aromas, making it a perfect pairing with another seasonal favourite - pomegranate. So… drumroll please!

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Pomegranate Sour

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. egg white
0.5 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. of fresh pomegranate juice
Mint for Garnish

DIRECTIONS:

- Dry shake all ingredients.

- Add ice. Shake again.

- Strain (use a fine strain) (looks great in a seamless wine glass or old fashioned glass)

- Garnish with mint

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If sweet cocktails aren’t your thing, Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is also great served over ice due to its easy-drinking fruity notes.

So next time you’re wondering what you can treat your guests to, take note of Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. A simple sip of this festive, inspired cocktail, paired with the joy of seeing friends and family and you’re holiday-ready! Remember to please celebrate the holidays responsibly.

Happy Holidays!