Salted Caramel Cream

The Gourmandise School   of Sweets and Savories     Don't be afraid. After pie crust, the biggest fear we witness in the classroom is anything to do with caramel.  Three simple ingredients can really trip a person up.  Be not afraid- we've got your back. To start with, leave your fear at the door, for your sugar can smell it.  Every hesitant stroke of your spoon, desperate to smooth the granules out as they slowly dissolve into an uneven mass can smell it.  Fake it til you make it, friends, and all will be right with your caramel. Secondly, put your utensils down.  File away your candy thermometers while you're at it, and release the tension in your back.  Give your shoulders a good shake and watch as the bubbles begin to indicate that something magical is happening inside your saucepan. Keep the temperature up- medium to medium high is best.  Shake your pot from time to time.  Watch your sugar.  Gaze at its ability to slowly transform from seltzer water to a light golden color.  Should you see a darker shade appear on one side of your pot, tell yourself; "Hey- I got this.  Let me tilt you the other way, so you can greet the other side of the pot and introduce your friends to the lovely color you've developed".  See?  You and the sugar are now friends. Now- turn your heat down low, take your wooden spoon and gently glide the sugar back and forth with intention so that all the sugar reaches a light, golden color.  Pour your warm cream in and watch it bubble with excitement.  It's never been this happy, and neither have you.  Carefully lower your nose towards the pot and bask in a facial like no other.  Now flavor your caramel with the best salt you have in the house. Keep stirring now- just for a minute or two.  The longer she cooks, the thicker she'll get.  Pull your pot from the stove and add in your butter- the best butter you can find, though any (real) butter will do.  Stir until it, too, becomes fully incorporated, simmering in this caramel bath.   Tilt your head a moment, smile at your accomplishment.  You've got this.  Pour your conquest into a clean bowl and let it get to room temperature.  Once cooled, you can keep jarred in the fridge for a couple of weeks, or pour it immediately over ice cream.  Or waffles.  Mmmmm.  Grab and apple and a stick.  Give that apple to the caramel.  Dip, chill, eat.   Boo!  Have a delicious Halloween! Salted Caramel Cream This recipe was developed by Ruth Kennison, our fearless Chocolatier.   in a small saucepan, warm: 1/2 cup heavy cream    set aside:          1/2 stick butter (room temperature) ½ tsp sea salt                                               in a medium saucepan, place: 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp water 1 tsp fresh lemon (or lime!) juice 1) Bring the cream simmer and set aside. 2) In a saucepot, heat the sugar, water and lemon juice on medium heat until they reach a golden caramel color. You may want to tilt the pot from time to time, but do not stir with any instrument. 3) Once you have reached the golden caramel stage, slowly (and carefully) add in the cream. Turn the heat back on to medium-low, and stir in the salt. 4) Cook over this heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. The caramel will thicken a bit.  Turn off heat and add the butter.  Cook another 3 minutes.     Wishing you a delicious day, Clémence and Hadley

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Circle Craft, 300 of the best Canadian Artisan under one roof

SHOW INFO DATES  Wed, November 7    Thurs, November 8 Fri, November 9 Sat, November 10 + Sun, November 11, 2012   HOURS  Wednesday10am - 9pmThursday 10am - 9pm Friday 10am - 9pm Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 10am - 5pm TICKETS  Adult: $12 Senior (65+): $10 Student (13-16): $10 Children 12 & under: free Buy tickets onlineto automatically save $2. 2-for-1 evenings are also available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (Valid only after 5pm). RE-ENTRY  Any ticket purchase entitles you to free unlimited readmission any day of the show. Make sure to get your re-entry pass before leaving. (Offer is non-transferable and applies to ticket purchaser only.) FIND US ONLINE Visit our website for all details about Circle Craft Christmas Market. Visit our Blog for insider information on the Market. "Like" us onFacebook, follow us on Twitter, and join us on Google+ to stay up to date on the latest info and to hear about contests. Twitter Contest: Tell us what you are most looking forward to at this year's Market and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Market! Be sure to include #markettix in your tweet. Contest runs Oct 24 - 26. See pictures from previous markets as well as this year's exhibitors on ourFlickr. Also be sure to check out our Circle Craft Christmas Market 2012 board onPinterest!            SHARE WITH FRIENDS One of the best things about Circle Craft Christmas Market is it is a great group activity. Don't forget to invite your friends to the Market! Forward this emailBuy group tickets online RSVP & share on Facebook  SEE OVER 70 NEW EXHIBITORS AT THIS YEAR'S MARKET! Over 300 artisans, artists, and crafters will come together for the 39th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market! Many of your favourite exhibitors will return for this year's Market, but you will also find over 70 new artisans at the Vancouver Convention Centre West this November. Here is a sneak peak of some of these new exhibitors: Clockwise from top right: Artech Glassblowing Studios; Carmen G; Cedar Mountain Studios; Him Creations; Divina Denuevo CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Visit the Circle Craft website for a full list of new and returning exhibitors. CIRCLE CRAFT FASHION SHOW We are pleased to announce an exciting new addition to this year's Christmas Market: the first annual Circle Craft Fashion Show! Join us at the Main Stage for a preview of the best pieces from over 50 designers exhibiting at the 2012 Market, including Circle Craft Co-op members Alarte Silks, Indian Summer Leather, and Lajla; new exhibitors Susan Harris Design,Enchanted Designs, and Mari Yasuda; and returning exhibitors Patouche, Sartoria, andDiane Kroe. Fashion shows will take place at 1pm and 6pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1pm and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. This is your chance to take home the looks from the catwalk! ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS A number of professional artists will exhibit their abilities during the Market.  Be sure to check these out on our Glass Stage and throughout the show. Enjoy live demos of pottery throwing, wood turning, weaving, jewellery making, and more from artists including Gordon Hutchens, Cathi Jefferson, Vanessa Cunningham, Hollie Bear Bartlett, and Sharon Nowlan! For a sneak peak of what to expect, watch this video from our past Christmas Market. You will also have a chance to try your hand at designing and creating a blown glass ornament inMalcolm Macfadyen's popularBallz of Fire workshop. More details about schedules and workshop registration will be available on our website closer to the Market, so be sure to stay tuned! COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? Stay overnight at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and receive two passes to the show for only $159.00 per night! Gorgeous Portside rooms are also available for $189.00 per night. In order to book your guest room reservations, please call the hotel reservations department at 604-691-1820 or at 1-800-441-1414 and identify yourself as being with the Circle Craft Christmas Market - CIRC1111. Offer valid while rooms available.

Le Toque Montreal, Normand Laprise Chef of the Year

I rarely miss Montreal as I left 22 years ago but then I miss it really bad when I see the creativity we have over there, I love & adore BC do not get me wrong but here it is just following trend not creating them, a bit Gouchi trash, Wholefoods the Walmart of the Rich. I am fortunate to have a wonderful clientele working with me to created trend but it is not Quebec yet.

Look at this video of Normand Laprise chef at le Toque Montreal / Name Chef of the year

Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux Normand Laprise has made it a mission to offer innovative cuisine with exceptional ingredients. At lunchtime, Toqué! serves a simplified menu in a bright and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, Toqué! offers the ultimate gastronomy experience, while the bar section serves a variety of house cocktails and an exquisite wine selection. The restaurant is rated Five Diamonds with CAA-AAA.

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Caesar Palace Buffet

Caesar Palace Las Vegas Buffet

This is just a little part of the buffet as we where done and I decide to take couples picture 

sorry Carnivore  I did not take any pick of the Meat carving station  as it was just to busy to try to get in for a pic  but you will have a little idea of what it look like 

we try on this journey 3 buffet  

the MGM Grand  just because we have it as a gift from the Signature where we stay 

Well Very 1980  not bad but no flavor

Then the Wicked Spoon  and again not bad, better then the MGM 

But  the Caesar was great we really enjoy our self 

Rotating deep fry something ?