Cherry
#FIRSTLOOK: TRAILER FOR “CHERRY”
Tom Holland really dives deep in CHERRY, the latest fillm by the Russo Brothers. The Film looks at PTSD after a young man spends time in the military and how it leads him to a life of crime and addiction. Check-out the Trailer!
Synopsis:
“Cherry” follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, “Cherry” features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, “Cherry” is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection.
See the Trailer:
CHERRY arrives on Apple TV+ March 12, 2021.
(Photo/video credit: Apple TV+)
#COOKING: CHERRY-ALMOND CAKE RECIPE
Cherry Almond Cake. We love a good, simple cake. And Cherry-Almond is one of my favourite nostalgic flavour combinations. This one is timely and festive. Ensure you use organic and pure flavourings, as extracts labelled “imitiation” flavouring can ruin it all. Enjoy this crunchy, crumbly, buttery perfection which would fit right into your Holiday baking rotation!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Almond Flour, sifted
1/2 cup White Flour, sifted
1/2 cup organic raw sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup almond slivers, toasted
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
1 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
12 Maraschino Cherries, pat dry
Canola oil
Additional flour
Instructions:
- 1. Set oven to 325°F. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes till creamy.
- 2. Add eggs, one at a time.
- 3. Add extracts and beat til creamy.
- 4. Add in flours, baking powder and salt.
- 5. Do not overmix, only mix till combined.
- 6. Gently grease baking pan and dust with flour.
- 7. Pour batter into pan. Place cherries on top of batter.
- 8. Cover with toasted almond slivers.
- 9. Bake for 35 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean. Cool 40 minutes before serving. Dust with icing sugar.
Gallery:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#COOKING: PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Cheesecake. We got this idea from a limited edition menu item at The Cheesecake Factory and have been mesmerized ever since. We made a few modifications and love our version too! This part-baked, part non-baked delight should be made a day in advance to let all the flavours absorb and the Cheesecake to set. 🍍🍒
Pineapple Cake:
1 can pineapple slices
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tbsps sour cream, room temperature
4 tbsps whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 egg white
3 tbsps organic raw sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp coconut extract
13 or more Maraschino cherries
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven at 350°F.
2. Pour 1/4 cup melted butter over bottom of pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly. Line pineapple slices and cherries. Chill.
3. In bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and soda.
4. Using handmixer, cream butter (room temperature) and raw sugar in large bowl. Add egg white and extract and mix till creamy.
5. Fold-in flour mixture bit by bit till combined. Using spatula, spread over pineapples.
6. Bake 30 minutes or till center comes out clean when toothpick is inserted. Cover pan in foil half-way through, to keep cake from getting too dark.
7. Cool for an hour at least.
Cheesecake:
1 1/2 blocks cream cheese
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 tbsps sour cream
2 tbsps pineapple juice
3 tbsps organic raw sugar
2 tbsps icing sugar
1 cup Graham Crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
4 tbsps brown sugar
2 tbsps pineapple juice
2 tsps coconut extract
Instructions:
1. In large bowl, mix butter, Graham Crumbs, brown sugar, 1 tsp extract and coconut. Set aside.
2. In large bowl, use handmixer to mix cream cheese and raw sugar. Add sour cream, pineapple juice and 1 tsp extract.
3. Whip cream fully using handmixer and gently fold into cream cheese mixture with spatula. Do not overmix.
4. Use fork to poke holes over Pineapple Cake once cooled. Spread cream cheese mixture on-top.
5. Cover top with Graham Crumb mixture, packing firmly with hands.
6. Cover and chill overnight. Flip cake over carefully and stand 20 minutes or more when ready to serve.
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
#COOKING: ALMOND COOKIES – TWO WAYS – RECIPE
Almond Cookies. These might seem basic, but they are delicious, with a pleasing chewy texture. The cookie base not only is gluten-free, it’s keto and also vegan. You can make these with minimal prep and little time in the oven. Above that, there are so few ingredients!
Here are two delectable variations, Cherry-Almond Thumbprint and Black Sesame-Almond.
Ingredients:
1 cup Almond Flour
3 tbsps organic raw sugar
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted (variation 1)
1/4 cup crushed almonds (variation 2)
2 tbsps cherry preserves (variation 2)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven at 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, flour, baking powder and oil. Add 2 tbsps of water or more and gently shape into a dough ball.
3. For variation 1, mix sesame seeds into dough. Shape into 6-8 discs and placed on baking sheet.
4. For variation 2, mix almonds into dough. Shape dough into 6-8 balls and place on baking sheet. Press thumbprint down in center if each ball and fill with fruit preserves.
5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool and serve. These will last a few days in air-tight container, you also may freeze them.
Gallery:
(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)
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