Prosciutto Wrapped Bread Sticks

Ever since we went to Italy a couple years back, my family has been completely in love with the taste of prosciutto. Almost every trip to the grocery store includes picking up a few slices. With inspiration from pinterest I wrapped small pieces of fresh prosciutto around some yummy soft homemade breadsticks that I made. The combination of the warm and crusty bread with the chewy meat was wonderful, and created a perfect and simple appetizer.

Gingerbread Cake

To celebrate my Dad's 50th birthday this year I went with his favourite and a classic, Gingerbread Cake. Its a super moist cake with lots of flavour and warmth. I love to pair it with vanilla bean ice cream and some chocolate covered strawberries when I get the chance!  I got the recipe from one of our dear family friends who used to own a bakery. Last night we served it with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate and pistachio covered strawberries and a fruit skewer. Yummy!

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Strawberries

Its finally strawberry season, also known as the best season! The only thing better than eating strawberries fresh is eating strawberries fresh WITH chocolate and nuts. After washing and drying each strawberry, I dipped them into melted chocolate and then added some chopped nuts on top for an extra crunch! Let the strawberries cool on parchment paper while the chocolate hardens. I used dark chocolate paired with unshelled pistachios but any combination of nuts and chocolate would taste amazing and perfect for a simple summer treat. 

   

Parmesan and Asiago Breadsticks

Nothing compares to the taste of homemade bread. Its always so delicious, especially when you add cheese! Today I made bread sticks topped with parmesan and asiago cheese as a wonderful side dish that will compliment any meal. They're so soft and would be perfect for a dinner party or fancy meal that you might be planning this summer!