Mini Pies on a Stick

About a month ago I got Jessie Olsen's "Cakespy Presents: Sweet Treats for a Sugar-filled Life" book and it's amazing. Over the years I've made things from her blog but hadn't tried the mini pie recipe. I made these for my Dad's birthday with cherry pie filling (his favourite). One thing you have to make sure is that you push the stick really well into the crust or they will fall off once baked. A nice light dessert, especially if you don't want a whole slice of pie.

Cut dough circles with a biscuit cutter 

three cherries fit perfectly no the dough

Can't help but squish all of the filling out 

Enjoy!

Time Lapse Video - Making Ice Cream

I’m hosting a retirement party for my parents in October and the theme is going to be Oktoberfest.  My boyfriend’s (german) parents are catering the party and of course, it’s my job to make the desserts.  I have decided to go with apple strudel and black forest cupcakes.  To go with that I have decided to make two ice cream flavours.  I wanted to test drive my recipe for Vanilla Bean, Sour Cherry and Kirsch ice cream.  There is no actual recipe for this ice cream so I needed to try it out.  

The ice cream turned out great, next time a little less kirsch and it will be perfect.  My boyfriend wanted to try some camera stuff out so here is a little time-lapse video of me making the ice cream.  Check out and his other stuff at mk:photographics.  Enjoy!