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Gourmet Tomato Bruschetta and Chocolate Mousse Ready in Minutes with the Braun PureMix Blender

October 19, 2016 by Kathryn 28 Comments

For the last few days, I’ve had a blast testing out the Braun PureMix blender. From smoothies and milkshakes to soups and sauces, there’s so much I can do with this versatile machine. I especially love using it to crush ice; the special pulsing setting for crushed ice gives perfect results every time!

braun puremix with chocolate ingredients

But as much as I loved using the blender for basic recipes, I really wanted to get a little more gourmet with my Braun PureMix recipe creations. So I decided to create a gourmet appetizer and dessert with the blender: Tomato Bruschetta and Chocolate Mousse!

easy tomato bruschetta [Read more…]

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Try a Salted Mango Mousse Recipe and Check Out Windsor Salt’s New Look-Giveaway

June 15, 2016 by Kathryn 137 Comments

One of the reasons I love cooking with salt is its almost magical ability to change the character of another food when the two are paired together. Salted caramel has become a staple in any dessert-lovers recipe box, since the salt cuts the richness of the caramel while also enhancing its sweetness. Chocolate and sea salt are used in much the same way. But one of the lesser known pairings is salt and fresh fruit. So when Windsor Salt wanted me to spread the word about its new packaging and logo design with a recipe creation, I decided it was time to highlight that pairing in my recipe!

Salted Mango Mousse

I first tried salt and fresh fruit at the recommendation of Chef David Wood. He recommended eating fresh, ripe pineapple sprinkled with coarse salt, and promised the saltiness would make the pineapple even more sweet and flavourful. He was right, and pineapple with salt has been one of my favourite summer desserts for years now. Since the salt had worked so well with the tropical flavour of the pineapple, I had a feeling it would work well with other tropical favours too. And after creating this Salted Mango Mousse recipe, I was proven right!

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Salted Mango Mousse

A creamy mousse made sweeter and more delicious with a touch of Windsor Kosher Salt!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kathryn

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe mangoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 package 7g unflavoured gelatin
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup chopped fruit mango, strawberries, kiwi, etc
  • 2 tsp. Windsor Kosher Salt

Instructions

  1. Puree mangoes in food processor until smooth. Mix in sugar, lime juice and gelatin powder until fully combined.
  2. Refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes, until mango mixture just starts to thicken.
  3. Meanwhile, whip cream until it forms stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the mango mixture until well mixed.
  4. Pour into individual serving dishes and refrigerate until set, about four hours.
  5. Top with chopped fruit and sprinkle 1/2 tsp. Windsor Kosher Salt over each serving. Serve immediately.

 
salted mango mousse

The combination of sweet and creamy mango with the bite from the salt was every bit as delectable as I had hoped it would be. The slight crunch added some great texture to the dessert as well. And while I initially added kiwi on top to ensure a good blend of colours, I was thrilled with how well the flavours went together too. This tasty treat could easily be customized with different chopped fruit on top as well. I’m going to try strawberry and mango next time!

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Looking for other great recipes using mango? This tropical Mango Bread recipe is a must-try! It freezes wonderfully so that you can enjoy the taste of mango at its best in the coming months!

Whipping up this dessert gave me a new appreciation for just how versatile salt can be, and Windsor Kosher Salt is a personal favourite since it adds that extra bit of crunch and flavour to any dish. Keep an eye out for the new Windsor Salt boxes in stores across Canada and give this dessert a try the next time mangoes are on sale. You’ll be amazed to see how much more magical a tropical fruit can become with a little help from Windsor!

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Make Time for Bath Time Bonding With Douce Mousse Products from La Coursiere-Giveaway

June 23, 2013 by Brenna 102 Comments

douce mousse diaper creamThere are so many ways to bond with a new baby but my favorite is definitely bath time.  Baby’s bath is something you can easily rush through with an all-purpose wash, a quick drying and a fresh sleeper, but as a busy mother I like to make a special point of slowing the whole process right down and savouring that special time with my young daughter.  It helps that she really loves bath time too!  Recently La Coursiere sent me their line of Douce Mousse baby care products I happily began incorporating them into our bath time rituals.

The Douce Mousse baby care products are all made with only organic ingredients which makes me feel comfortable about using them on my baby’s sensitive skin.  The gentle ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, shea butter and jojoba are non irritating so I don’t have to worry about her skin breaking out, which is always essential for me when choosing products. [Read more…]

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