Swoon Dessert Bar

We had some friends visiting recently and decided to take them to Swoon for the unique dessert tasting experience.

One change since our initial visit is that if you want to share a dessert flight, there is a $5 surcharge. However, that charge is waived if you order an a la carte dessert (which are around $7). This seems to be the best way to go, so Mr. K and I shared one dessert flight and one a la carte dessert.

Green Tea Latte

I’d been wanting to try the green tea latte since my last visit, so this time I finally ordered it. It was quite good, though the temperature was a little on the lukewarm side.

Amuse Bouche
Strawberry thyme sorbet, olive oil, chocolate crumble, dried strawberry chip

Cold, refreshing, and a pleasant way to start the dessert tasting.

First Course
Smoked Salmon Puff, Mascarpone, Capers, Dill

I’m not used to having a savory dessert but was definitely curious. While this was a tasty bite, it definitely felt more like an appetizer or an amuse bouche for a start of the meal rather than a dessert.

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Easy Strawberry Tiramisu

If you love tiramisu, but always have been too intimidated to try making it yourself, this recipe is super easy.

I wish I had time to really decorate the top layer with some whole strawberries, but I was in a rush. Oh well, there’s always next time.

It sometimes amazes me what comes out of my kitchen on a whim. I had been all set to make another recipe when I came across an image for strawberry tiramisu. What? I’d never even heard of strawberry tiramisu.

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McDonald’s Egg White Delight McMuffin

Is it me or does McDonald’s do a really good job at promoting the heck out of new products? I feel like there are new items at other fast food chains that never make my radar, but I don’t think I’ve ever missed out learning about a new McDonald’s item.

One of their latest products is the healthier Egg White Delight McMuffin. (More information at the end of the post on how to get it for just $1.)  I’ve always enjoyed McDonald’s Egg McMuffin, so I was really curious how the healthier makeover would stand up.

The sandwich swaps out a regular egg with only egg whites, uses extra lean canadian bacon, and replaces the American cheese with white cheddar.

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