My first bake of 2019, not sure if it would have been this if I didn’t have a bunch of bananas getting overly ripe. Don’t just scroll thinking “Oh no, not another banana loaf recipe”, this is anything but ordinary it’s my banana loaf with STRAWBERRY SWIRL!!! and strawberry jam glaze (licks fingers). This loaf […]
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream I love how I’m always surprising myself by making the most incredible desserts but this one is just on another level. Its rich, creamy, decadent and the best part is the flavour. Boy, oh boy its packed with that beautiful roasted pistachio flavour and the white chocolate compliments it […]
Fully Loaded Cheeseballs
I made this on Christmas eve and it was devoured in 0.5 seconds. I have to admit they were extremely delicious, the addition of jalapenos, crispy bacon and dried cranberries is life changing! Here’s the recipe. Jalapeno Popper Cheese Balls Ingredients for cheeseballs 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated […]
Boozy Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
Boy, oh boy, this is my new favourite dessert EVER! The best part is the crunchy caramel coated almonds and the cinnamon swirl. I swear every spoonful felt like heaven. Anyway go make this, right now! Boozy Cinnamon Bun ice cream with caramel coated almonds Ingredients 500ml double cream 1 can condensed milk 1 cup […]
The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes
Would it even feel like the holidays without baking a batch or three of your favorite cookies? I’m sharing my most favourite cookie recipes, from the versatile sugar cookie to Italian biscotti these recipes will have you swooning. 1. Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Like the name suggests these cookies are amazing! Crunchy on the […]
Contest Winning Sweets & Savouries
So 2018 is almost over and in a few months my food blog is going to be turning 1. This year has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs but mainly ups. When I started The Tocka Blog I didn’t quite know what it was I actually wanted to blog aboit. Somehow I just […]
Contest Winning Peaches & Cream Chiffon Cake
Made with a ton (and more!) Of love for my Grandma’s birthday. I decided to combine her love of peaches & cream with her love for vanilla sponge cake. Here’s how to make this delicious Peaches & Cream Chiffon cake. Ingredients for 8 servings BATTER 7 large eggs, seperated ¾ cup (180 mL) cold water […]
Christmas Tree Croquembouche
Happy Holidays everyone!!! 12 more days till Christmas and I’m absolutely busy trying to get everything done in time. I whipped up this gorgeous croquembouche for a dinner party using my go to profiterole recipe. Dipped them in chocolate and stacked them to resemble a Christmas tree, I decorated them with fresh raspberries and homemade […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Marshmellows
It is absolutely scorching today but I want nothing more than a mug of hot chocolate with a few of these gorgeous mint chocolate chip marshmellows floating on top. I’ve decided on gifting these delicious morsels to friends and family instead of the usual box of Christmas cookies. Stay tuned to find out just how […]
Chakalaka Nachos Wreath
Happy Holidays everyone, As you can see Christmas is my most favourite time of the year, I absolutely love all the time I get to spend with my family especially when it’s in the kitchen. This year I wanted to do a thread of cookie posts but decided to go savoury instead. How about this […]
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