Cinnabon Style Rolls

Is there anything better than the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven on a rainy afternoon? 

I think not, for now... 

Warm and fluffy rolls, lathered with thick cream cheese frosting and hazelnut spread then drizzled over with dark chocolate sauce... 

Sorry , I don't have pictures of them with the frosting but we just couldn't wait:)

The recipe's really easy to follow but something that must be done when you have an afternoon to spend in the kitchen.

Recipe Source Cinnabon Style Gourmet Cinnamon Buns

September Menu

Lasagna

Layers of silky homemade pasta, rich beef and tomato sauce, creamy Bechamel and three types of cheese;)

Pancakes and Omelet

I usually skip breakfast. 

Yes, yes. I know it's the most important meal of the day. 

But as soon as I wake up, I have a gazillion things on my mind and a list of things to do. 

 Sunday brunches are non-existent on my book because I work on weekends,

but weekday brunches can be just as divine...

Fluffy vanilla pancakes dusted with sugar, topped with fresh fruits and a drizzle of syrup

Smoked ham, mozzarella and cheddar cheese omelet with homemade whole wheat bread

Cap this off with a mug of pipping hot black coffee and I'm good to go

Happy days...

Chicken Burger

Oh, my...

Just looking at this makes me wanna run back to the kitchen and start making one. 

Doesn't matter that I already had to "taste test" this three times.

Thick, juicy chicken patty on soft homemade brioche sesame bun, crisp bacon, sweet grilled onion, stringy cheddar and mozzarella cheese, 

tangy gherkins, tomatoes and fresh lettuce...

 Ahhh!!!

*Chicken or beef burger now included on the menu;)

Turkey Pastrami Sandwich

Toasted whole wheat baguette slathered with freshly made pesto and sharp Dijon mustard, stringy mozzarella, peppery turkey pastrami, crunchy vegetables and a topping of organic mixed greens. Washed down with a passion fruit and dalandan smoothie.

Yummy! Lunch is served;) 

I just had to take a shot of my view (Taal Lake with Taal volcano right there on the upper left corner) while lazily picking on my sandwich:)

Happy days...

The Blue Cottage Bakeshop...Now Open!

 The Blue Cottage Bakeshop is now open!

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6 PM;)

The Blue Cottage Bakeshop...Opening Soon!!!

We'll be opening our bakeshop soon! 
Freshly baked breads, savory and sweet pies, tarts, cookies, cakes and much more! 

Muffins, muffins, muffins...

I've been busy lately baking up a storm here at The Blue Cottage. 

I'm up to my nose and ears in flour, eggs, sugar, chocolate...not that anybody's complaining:) 

Well, maybe my jeans...but that's what rock climbing and gardening is for. 

I've been testing these muffin recipes for...well, I'll just announce the news when I'm sure. I don't want to jinx anything.

Anyway, thank God for rock climbing friends and family who happily scarfed these bad boys down;)


"Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate." ~Anonymous

Double Chocolate Muffins

Banana and Walnut Streusel Muffins

White, Milk and Dark Chocolate Muffins

Multigrain Whole Wheat Bread

Greek Pizza

I don't know if you can really call it that but this pizza was made with ingredients inspired by Greek cuisine...and a little more ;)

homemade olive oil pizza dough, slices of plump tomatoes, black olives, purple sweet peppers, crumbly feta, mozzarella cheese and more olive oil

stringy cheese...yum!