Blogger's Retreat

I have do a post on The Bloggers Retreat that I had the privilege of being the personal chef for. This incredible event was done in late July and was held at Lynne Knowlton's beautiful house.

Let me tell you... Lynne's property is just gorgeous. I'm speechless on how big.. actually "big" is too small to describe it. Ginormous I think describes it best. It's just a few hours outside of Toronto. When arriving at Lynne's as soon as you drive up the road

you're surrounded by gorgeous trees with the birds chirping off in the distance. It's greatest feeling ever!! From the moment you walk in to Lynne's house you are welcomed with open arms and the biggest hug and a kiss.

She is such a great host, when visiting she makes you feel right at home. The event was put together by the brilliant minds of Lynne Knowlton and Lisa Smith. It was a three day event of nine beautiful ladies.

Host: Lynne Knowlton of Design the Life You Want to Live

Host: Lisa Smith of Interior Design Factory

Janet of House Four

Lisa Ferguson of Decor Mentor

Norma Thiessen of My Beautiful Paris

Ann Garvin

Kathy Sandler of Live the Fine Life

Courtney Price of CourtneyPrice.com

Anita Griffin of Masco Canada, of The Organic Experiment

 From the outcome of this event I'm sure this will turn into a yearly gathering. And if i was given the chance to do it again.... Hell ya!!! I had a blast. There was a lot of creative minds at work, but besides that the room was full of happiness and laughter. It was like they were family or very close friends that haven't saw each other for years and catching up on where they left off. I was always busy in the kitchen doing my thing with my extraordinary assistant Tristan Knowlton, 

but I couldn't help but listen in on there funny stories they shared with each other... From the moment they woke up to the wee hours of the evening, it never stopped.

So much fun!! I have made some very good friends from doing this event. Each and every one of these lovely ladies will be friends for life! Here is one of the desserts I made at the Bloggers Retreat:

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Mini Strawberry Puffs
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
2 cups All-Purpose Flour (plus more for bench flour)
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1 teaspoon Salt
5 tablespoons Butter (cut into pats)
1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
2/3 cup Milk

For the Berries:
1 pound Strawberries (thinly sliced)
juice of a Lemon
1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)

For the Whipped Cream:
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (plus more to garnish)

These are so Good!!!!! And if you are not a strawberry fan. Switch it up with a different berry. And don't worry ladies the stories i've heard will stay secret with me...... 

Photo Credits to Courtney Price, Lynne Knowlton and Tristan Knowlton