Monthly Archives: July 2014

Summer baby gem lettuce salad with orange maple vinaigrette

Posted on July 29, 2014 by jothetartqueen

I generally don’t limit myself to certain food groups or try to go on a all-protein, no carbs diet, or any other diet fads. While it may work for others, it would fail miserably on me. I love my food … Continue reading →

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Blueberry lattice pie

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jothetartqueen

  Who can say no to a berry pie? I know I can’t –  especially once I take a whiff of that intoxicating aroma while it is still in the oven. I love the summer berry season and even in … Continue reading →

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Orange chiffon cake

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jothetartqueen

It’s chiffon cake Tuesday! This time I’m sharing my orange chiffon cake recipe. I have to say it’s slowly becoming my favourite chiffon cake flavour though it is extremely difficult for me to pick just one.     This orange … Continue reading →

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Greek island hopping: Milos

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jothetartqueen

This is the final installment of my island hopping adventures in Greece. We departed from Santorini for the lovely island of Milos by ferry. After a long ferry delay, we managed arrived in Milos long after the sun has set, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and maple granola

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jothetartqueen

I love having chocolate, especially dark chocolate. Despite my innate love for chocolate,  I usually stop myself for having chocolate and anything chocolate for breakfast especially when chocolate makes up fifty sixty-five percent of the ingredients. That’s until I discovered … Continue reading →

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