All The Fashion News You Missed This Week

Mejuri released a Toronto Dôme Ring

 

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Canadian jewellery brand Mejuri released their Toronto Dôme ring this week. The ring is part of their Dôme and the City series that showcases versions of their Dôme ring inspired by different cities around the world. The brand’s home city, Toronto, comes as the collection’s third release with existing rings already representing New York and Los Angeles. The Toronto ring is a black enamel dome with ethically sourced diamonds and whether you’re from Toronto, live in Toronto or are a fan of Toronto, this ring will fit perfectly into any existing stack.

Thom Browne opened its first store in Canada

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Thom Browne’s first Canadian store opened in Yorkdale Shopping Centre this week. The quirky designer’s new space is located in the mall’s southeast wing and was designed with Flavio Albanese of ASA Studioalbanese. The Yorkdale Shopping Centre location is in true Thom Browne form – it’s modelled to look like a minimal mid-century office. Terrazzo floor, grey walls and overhead fluorescent lights set the mood for the meticulous world of Thom Browne as he launches his own space in Canada.

Reebok launched its first footwear collaboration with Cardi B

 

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Reebok dropped its first sneaker collaboration with Cardi B this week. The collection consists of two silhouettes, the Club C Cardi and the Cardi Coated Club C Double. With a palette of red, white and black, the sneakers come in both women’s and children’s sizing – which means we hope to see some mommy and me looks from Cardi B and her daughter Kulture in the near future. Cardi also stars in the brand’s new “B Unexplainable” campaign which aims to highlight and challenge the social expectations of women.

StockX launched a physical authentication centre in Canada

 

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Online sneaker and streetwear resale marketplace StockX has set roots in Toronto with a physical authentication centre. As the eighth authentication centre for the brand, the Toronto location is a reaction to the increased sales growth in Canada and it will help connect Canadian customers and sellers  which will reduce shipping and duty costs, as well as shipping wait times. The company is also launching “All-In Pricing” in Canada to reduce any unexpected fees at the time of delivery. With the physical expansion to Toronto StockX will also begin StockX Excursions: Toronto, a series of in-person and digital events including exclusive promotions, panels and launches.

Aritzia opened its Super World™Pop-Up

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This week, Aritzia launched its first Super World™ pop-up in New York with plans to open another location in Los Angeles. The New York Super World™ pop-up occupies the former Dean & DeLuca on Broadway in Soho and was designed in partnership with LA-based Canadian designer, Willo Perron. The store offers a visual experience as customers explore the various styles of Aritzia’s cult favourite jacket the Super Puff™ and its relatives: The Super (Re)Puff™ , The Super Puff₂O™  and The Super Fleece™. With custom designed furniture and a surreal minimalist aesthetic, the store is bound to show up all over your Instagram feed soon.

Fendi opened a holiday pop-up at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale

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From November 12th to December 27th Fendi will host a holiday pop-up featuring the Fendi Roma collection at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale . The seasonal pop-up is the ideal stop for fashionable gift-giving and holiday dressing. From silk pyjamas to winter essentials, the playful collection, which is clad in the Fendi Roma logo, is the sure to make you smile.

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This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News

Black Radiance Beauty landed at Rexall stores across Canada

Get your makeup bags ready because wallet-friendly Black Radiance Beauty is now available at 75 Rexall stores across Canada. Originally founded in New York in the ’90s, the now L.A.-based cosmetics brand has been on a decades-long mission to offer a wide range of pigment-rich shades to women of colour with deeper skin tones, especially those who need to reach beyond the typical “caramel” tones you traditionally see on beauty shelves. With prices starting as low as $4, and offerings ranging from complexion products to eye makeup, Canadian shoppers can now easily get their hands on a variety of Black Radiance’s best-sellers such as the Pressed Powders ($6), Perfect Tone Lip Glosses ($4), and True Complexion Contour Palettes ($9). Editor’s note: Black Radiance Beauty is also available in select Loblaws.

Zero-waste Good Juju makes its mark on the Canadian green beauty scene

 

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Did you know that in North America, more than three billion plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles are sent to landfill every year? Good Juju is here to help change that frightening stat. The local green beauty company officially launched this week, offering zero-waste shampoo and conditioner bars ($18 each) that last for 50 to 74 washes depending on your hair type. That’s the equivalent of around three plastic bottles. Made with all-natural and certified organic ingredients (think: coconut oil, shea butter, argan oil, aloe juice and charcoal), the assortment of bars, which address fine, dry and normal hair types as well as scalp concerns, are packaged in millboard cartons that are lined with a non-GMO corn foam that dissolves in tap water. What’s more, Good Juju also plans to roll out dissolvable laundry detergent strips later this year. Shop Good Juju here.

Consonant Skincare revealed its makeover

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Toronto-based natural skincare line Consonant has taken a more holistic approach to skin. The brand’s trusted face and body product formulas remain the same, but this week Consonant has introduce a new name, Consonant Skin+Care, along with a new look and website focused on self-care practices. Product packaging, which now features bright pops of colour, now comes with one side dedicated to talking about how to use the product on your skin and another side that shares a wellness practice that can be used while applying. Consonant Skin+Care’s website has also been revamped to feature a whole wellness blog dedicated to practices for the mind, body, soul and of course skin.

The Detox Market introduced its first in-house hand cream

 

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A nourishing hand cream is a 2020 must-own to protect and soothe dry hands from our constant hand washing and use of hand sanitizer. If you’re in the market for a new one, check out The Detox Market’s latest in-house launch, Detox Mode Impossible Hand Cream ($35). The new-to-shelf hand salve features moisturizing shea butter, aloe vera and vitamin E, along with an aromatherapeutic blend of bergamot and cedarwood.

Laline launched its Olive & Babassu collection

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If you’re a fan of botanical oils, like olive and avocado, then you’re going to want to check out Laline’s latest beauty offerings. The Israeli bath-body-lifestyle brand’s latest collection, Olive & Babassu, which is also infused with a woody aroma of cedarwood, lily and sandalwood, is all about the body for some welcome, in-shower TLC: The assortment features a body scrub, serum, shower gel and bar soap, plus a gorgeous room diffuser to scent your space.

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Surviving That Time Of The Month: Five Ways To Reduce Period Cramps Naturally

Period pain is a nightmare for most women around the world. They are caused due to the overproduction of inflammatory chemicals, called prostaglandins, which in turn trigger your uterus to bunch up, spasm, and cramp, making women want to curl up in a ball until the pain ends. Each month, the uterine lining builds up […]

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Texture Talk: 3 Canadian Petitions to Sign to Demand Textured Hairstyling is Taught in Beauty School Ed

There’s a maddening lack of salon pro’s trained to work with textured hair, which can result in shame, rejection and embarrassment for clients. Here are three Canadians leading change with petitions demanding that textured hairstyling becomes a standard part of Canadian beauty school education.

Nancy Falaise, Montreal

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With a goal of 10,000 signatures, salon owner Nancy Falaise aims to present a completed curly hair program to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec that would introduce all curl patterns (wavy, curly and coily) into beauty school curriculum, beginning with the fall 2021 semester. “I’d like them to either use my program or [have me] help them create one. A good hairdresser, even if they specialize in one thing, should know the basics of everything. Hair is hair,” she says.

Solange Ashoori, Toronto

Owner of Toronto’s Ziba Style Bar, an inclusive salon that caters to all hair types, Solange Ashoori’s petition is addressed to the Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities and calls for a major overhaul to all post-secondary hair programs in the province that tackles the insufficient education of curls, specially 3C to 4C curl patterns. For Ashoori, the public response to her petition asking for 10,000 signatures has been fascinating. “We weren’t even expecting the petition to get as big as it did. That reiterates that the need for this change is imperative,” she comments. “I hope that the ministry will accept our help and listen to the demands of thousands of stylists and people who are hopeful that this change will be implemented.”

Chloe Streit, Calgary

Grade 11 student Chloe Streit is demanding that secondary school cosmetology courses in Alberta include modules on Black hair through her petition pushing for 15,000 signatures. The young stylist-in-training was inspired to spark change after her employer, modeling agency Mode Models, released a new booking policy in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests that now charges clients if a Black model shows up on set to hairstylists ill-equipped to style their natural hair. “As a white woman in society, I started thinking about the ways my race gave me an unfair advantage in life,” says Streit. “I immediately thought of my cosmetology class and the ways in which our curriculum is so skewed to only catering to [Caucasian hair]. There’s very little representation of BIPOC cultures or trends, which I thought was utterly ridiculous and upsetting.”

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This Is Why You Wake Up With a Racing Heart After a Particularly Bad Hangover

It is very common for people to experience a racing heart from consuming alcohol. Many drinks have a high sugar content that can cause your heart to race faster and stronger. Also, have you ever wondered why you need to go to the toilet repeatedly after a few drinks? Well, it's because alcohol is a diuretic - a urine producing substance. So when you have a few too many cocktails your heart tries to compensate for the loss of fluid volume, from all the frequent visits to the loo. It does this by increasing the blood flow and the force of each contraction with each heartbeat, which might explain that pounding feeling you had.

It's always important to drink in moderation and if you are going to have a glass, try to stick to clear drink choices that use sparkling mineral water over soft drinks or juices. And, try to drink a glass of water for every alcohol beverage you have, this will help prevent dehydration.

Always know the warning signs of a heart attack, and if you're ever in doubt call Triple Zero (000) to ask for an ambulance.

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A Moncton-based Drag Queen Stars In This New Campaign for Caravan and Company

Since launching in 2019, Moncton-based e-tailer Caravan and Company has maintained a commitment to offering thoughtfully-crafted goods made primarily by women around the globe, including Wayuu bags from Colombia and bangles created from upcycled materials like flipflops and telephone wires that are produced in Mali.

Recently, founder Erin Keatch revealed a new campaign for the site that speaks to another key facet of importance in the fashion industry – inclusivity – by tapping local drag artist Samuel Landry (aka Mona Noose) to model the eclectic and eye-catching wares she sells.

“I came across Sam’s Instagram and there was something about his photos that struck me,” says Keatch, who previous to starting Caravan and Company designed for her own fashion label and other brands. “I really loved his look. Being in fashion for so long, you know when you see something that really resonates.”

Photography by Denis Duquette .

Keatch “took a chance” and messaged Landry, who says he was flattered by the outreach. “The only type of modelling that I’ve ever really done was in university,” Landry says. “I’d sustain myself by doing live art modelling.” But even though he didn’t have what some would consider traditional industry cred, Landry’s experience as a drag performer means he’s used to posing for a picture. “It’s part of the gig,” he says, adding that his consumption of all manner of fashion media – including avidly watching America’s Next Top Model – also added to his familiarity with the tricks of the trade.

In fact, the unrelenting magnetism of the ‘90s supermodels was some of Landry’s primary inspiration when he started doing drag. “That kind of glamour was and is so fascinating,” he says. “In the beginning, I really wanted to capture the essence they had.” Yet he notes that two years on in his performing, he’s starting to branching out in terms of aesthetic. “I want to do stuff that goes against mainstream drag,” he says.

This permission to take chances is something Landry clearly relishes, particularly considering his background as a theatre student. “[That’s] a collective approach to making art,” he says. “Doing drag allows me to have a completely individual expression. I’m in charge and the whole look is me.” And Landry has been able to cultivate both a persona and a position in Moncton’s fledgling drag scene, which he and a former partner had a major part in nurturing.

 

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“I am one of the founders of the scene as we know it today,” Landry says. “I work at the only queer club in the city. There were queens who’d come together and do stuff but it wasn’t consistent, and there wasn’t a generational torch-passing. A few years ago, me and my partner at the time decided that we both wanted to do drag; there’s no one that we could reach out to book us for gigs – we had to start from scratch. Now it’s taking off, and it’s so cool to see.”

Landry notes that performers in close-by locales such as Fredericton and Halifax have been very supportive of his foray into the craft. “There are queens from those cities that have helped us shine,” he says. And he highlights a backpacking trip across Europe that he took a few years ago as one that opened his eyes to the international drag scene – one that’s enjoying a surge of interest from a wider audience given the popularity of media wavemakers like Drag Race.

While drag is revelling in its current placement in pop culture, Landry is quick to point out that for every upside, like queens being able to book larger venues to sell-out audiences, there’s an element of appropriation that needs to be acknowledged as well. “It’s great that we finally have a platform,” he says. “And I’ve only benefitted from it since I started after it became widely popularized. So, I don’t know what the real struggle was.

Photography by Denis Duquette .

“I’ve coined a term with my sister – the ‘RuPaul industrial complex’ – in that it’s heavily capitalist. Now you’re seeing [people] trademarking terms that the queer community has used for so many years – things that mostly originate from queer people of colour…. And I find that drag has also evolved in big cities like New York, where before it was queer people who were on the fringes of society and they would have houses together and they would pool their money just to pay rent so they could do drag. It was so, so, so punk. But just as punk culture became glamorized, like being able to buy a $2,000 leather jacket, drag has reached that level now.”

Ultimately, Landry has an upbeat outlook when considering the state of all kinds of creative output moving into the future. “Something that I’ve been seeing more, especially because of all the things that have happened this year, is not just inclusivity in terms of what we see,” he says. “It’s also [about] the people behind the camera, and being in the right rooms. That’s the only way we can push forward. The industry has had such a heteronormative, white community as its gatekeepers. We’re unpacking that, and getting to the root of unlearning the things the industry has told us in the past about how fashion should look and how it’s made.”

Photography by Denis Duquette .

This last idea is something Keatch says motivated her to create Caravan and Company in the first place, and she echoes Landry’s sentiment when it comes to having optimism that as time goes on, more people will become accepting of alternative ideas about identity and self-expression. “I remember being into fashion at a young age,” she recalls. “There was one look – Californian, blonde and blue eyed.”

Being a petite brunette herself, Keatch found that standard of beauty completely unrelatable, and it wasn’t until the ‘90s ushered in a new spectrum of personalities to identify with that she started to feel the scope of recognition widening. “Since then, there’s been a slow progression of people being more accepting,” she says. “And we can’t go back – the door has been opened. I really believe fashion is for everyone, and I hope that’s what people perceive Caravan and Company as…an inclusive brand where it doesn’t matter how you identify – if you like something, wear it.”

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AMR Aid Station: What to Do When Runs Go Bad

by Cathy Engstrom

I’m going to share a cooking story with you, but hang with me. I promise to circle back to what to do when runs go bad.

Last week I thought it would be fun to try a new recipe. (I use the word “fun” loosely, because on a scale of 1 to 10, I rate the chore of cooking as a .05.) I have had great success with the recipes from Half Baked Harvest, and most of our meals from that website make me look like I know what I’m doing and my family is happy with the end product.

Cathy's dish did NOT look like this.

I attempted to prepare Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn, which is just a fancy way of saying chicken and corn in a cream sauce. I lined up the ingredients, followed the recipe step-by-step, and made sure I didn’t overcook the chicken to leather status.

Sadly, despite my best intentions and effort, I was left with a gloopy mess that was, to put it kindly, unappetizing.

We wound up having sandwiches for dinner.

What does this have to do with running? On my typical running days, I lace up my favorite baby blue New Balance 860s, cue up a juicy podcast on my phone, dress for the weather, make sure no one needs me for the next hour, and I’m ready to run.

But occasionally, despite my enthusiasm, preparation, and “let’s do this” attitude, what should be a good run starts to feel like a disaster. My mojo disappears. My legs feel like I’m wading through molasses. I slow to a walk and wonder if I should turn around. Even worse, I’m tempted to just lay down on the hard, cold sidewalk and feel extra sorry for myself. I know I’m not alone in this scenario. Sometimes a good run just goes wrong.

I can cobble together dinner by serving mediocre sandwiches, but how do you salvage a run that’s slowly imploding on you?

I asked other BAMRs what they do when their runs begin to turn in the wrong direction. Their responses left me delighted and energized. I noticed four basic themes: distraction, self-talk, adjust, and reach out.  

OPTION #1: DISTRACTION FOR THE WIN
Melissa T. says, “I think about what kind of funny caption I can use for an Instagram post. It distracts and entertains me to come up with ways to describe my crappy run.”

Erin W. suggests smiling. “That usually helps. If not, I do ladders because then it keeps my mind busy for a good period of time.”

Alana R. channels her inner Kimmy Schmidt, who famously said, “I can do anything for 10 seconds.”

There’s really nothing complicated or fancy about distraction. It can be as basic as Katie O’s strategy: “I count to 100.” Boom! Anyone can do that.

OPTION #2: TALK TO YOURSELF
“On really, really hard runs,” says Kelyn C., “I have to switch to mean drill sergeant. I think, ‘All right, bitch, you’ve got this! Keep going! You’re stronger than this!’”

Lisa W. uses self-talk to remind herself about her priorities. “I tell myself this is my time. This is the 45 minutes I’ve given myself. This is the only time I can do this today, and I am already here.” It’s hard to argue with that.

Cleary J. adds, “My mantra for years and years has been ‘better, faster, stronger.’ I know that every step I take brings one or all of those to fruition. I focus on and repeat those words.”

Cathy in her favorite blue New Balance running shoes on the left.

OPTION #3: MODIFY YOUR WORKOUT MID-RUN
Lindsey F. turns a bad run into fun. “I play games with myself. Run to that tree then do 10 butt kicks. Run to the stoplight and do karaoke crossovers. Get to the corner before the light changes or you have to do 10 squats.”

Anne M. agrees. “Be flexible and adjust goals! My recent tempo run was horrible from the first mile repeat. I stopped, slowed my heart, and adjusted expectations. It got me through the rest of the repeats!”

OPTION #4: REACH OUT FOR POSITIVE FEEDBACK.

Mary L. says, “If it’s going badly because of my headspace, I stop, walk, and call someone I trust to talk it out. Then I can keep going after it’s out of me.”

Cynthia V. practices the same tactic. “I phone a friend. Literally. I call my BRFs near and far for pep talks or to just help pass the time.”

I will continue to botch dinner recipes, and I will continue to struggle through challenging workouts. But these tips give me plenty of ways to save a run when I’m tempted to wave the white flag of surrender.

It’s a good reminder that when I set out to do hard things, having a few tricks up my sleeve when runs go bad can help me navigate my way through the difficult parts.

And I always have a back up loaf of bread for sandwiches.

You tell us: What do YOU do when runs go bad?

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Kjord Davis’ SolFlo Kundalini posted to Replays

We had a glitch in the ether this morning streaming Kjord Davis’ SolFlo Kundalini class!

Never fear, we’ve posted the full class on our Livestream Replays page, right here! Sat nam 🙂

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Apple Cider Vinegar *May* Help With Digestion - but It's Not a Sure Thing

Yes, improved digestion lands on the very long list of potential apple cider vinegar benefits. But is taking a shot of ACV any better for your gut than say a probiotic-rich yoghurt or preventing heartburn by limiting food triggers?

According to Dr. Nadia Khan, MD, internal medicine at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, "Apple cider vinegar may help with digestion and gut issues," but remember that keyword: may.

To understand why it's touted as a digestive aid by many, you should know what apple cider vinegar really is.

"It is a vinegar formed from apple cider and yeast through a fermentation process," Dr. Khan said. "Because it is fermented, there are good bacteria and enzymes in it. Therefore, if you have irritable bowel syndrome, gas or constipation issues, or reflux disease, it can help to promote more efficient digestion and alleviate a lot of these symptoms."

However, Dr. Khan said you can also achieve similar results with probiotic foods.

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ACV's acidic nature also comes into play with digestive health. "Ingesting diluted apple cider vinegar will therefore temporarily increase the acidity of the stomach contents and help with breakdown of food particles," Dr. Khan said. "This allows the intestines to more efficiently process the food molecules, thereby reducing gas and bloating."

But since digestion issues, like indigestion, can be caused by many different factors, Dr. Khan explained that apple cider vinegar isn't necessarily a guarantee that you'll get the digestion boost you're hoping for.

Perhaps you have one friend, though, that absolutely swears by apple cider vinegar for a myriad of reasons - just know that these benefits haven't been scientifically proven.

Overall, Dr. Khan said that if a patient is dealing with intestinal issues and dietary changes aren't working, trying apple cider vinegar can be an option. But, you'll need to do so safely. For starters, reach out to your doctor before adding ACV into your diet to ensure it's right for you and to get clear instructions. Dr. Khan said it is "relatively" safe when taken under the proper directions.

Another important safety note: "You need to be careful, however, not to cause yourself more harm by ingesting too much, or ingesting it straight without dilution, as this can be too harsh on your stomach and potentially cause electrolyte problems," Dr. Khan said.

Again, that's why always getting your doctor's stamp of approval and guidelines is key.

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7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Nov 16-22)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.

7-Day Healthy Meal Plan

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Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey

This Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brined Turkey comes out so moist and flavorful, with crispy golden skin and juicy tender meat.

Herb and Salt-Rubbed Dry Brine Turkey

Want an easy turkey recipe that’s moist and flavorful? Try dry brining! Rather than wet brining a turkey, dry brining is so much easier and less messy!

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Easy English Trifle

Easy English Trifle is a light, delectable, sweet treat. It’s so easy and so delicate and beautiful. Make sure you spotlight this fanciful dessert in a clear bowl, for all to see it’s luscious layers.

Everyone loves dessert! And when they’re easy it’s even better. Try some of these other easy desserts the next time you need a quick treat. Easy Tiramisu, Easy Brown Butter Almond Cake, or Easy Crème Brulee

Layered English Trifle Recipe

Who knew that such simple ingredients could become such a stunning dessert. Clearly it’s treat not just for the taste buds, but for the eyes as well with it’s beautiful layers. I love the addition of cream cheese to the heavy cream, it adds such richness and tang. It’s a perfect combination with the pudding and fruit.

English Trifle is often used at special occasions and festivities, especially holiday season. It’s so easy and beautiful you can make it whenever you get the craving. Buying already made pound cake is the secret to its easiness. You can have this ready in no time for that special event!

What is an English Trifle?

Trifles date back to the late 1500’s in England. The word “trifle” is defined as “a thing of little value or importance.” This dessert probably came about from tossing leftovers into a bowl to be used up and wasn’t anything of super importance. This fun whimsical dessert now has a rich history that has evolved over the centuries to become a favorite all over the world. With all of it’s varieties and flavors this is truly a dessert to try over and over again.

Ingredients for Traditional English Trifle

Simple elegance is what I call this dish!

• Pound Cake: Frozen and thawed pound cake
• Cream Cheese: Low fat will work here
• Heavy Cream: Creamy goodness right there.
• Sugar: Adds just a touch of sweetness.
• Vanilla Pudding: One small box
• Milk: To make the pudding with
• Strawberries: Washed and sliced
• Almonds: Sliced almonds that are slightly toasted.

Making the Perfect Trifle

Super easy and so yummy! You can use frozen or fresh pound cake. You can even make your own if you wish. Regular cake can be used as well, but because it’s less dense it will get soggy faster.

1. Cut: Cut the pound cake into bite sized cubes.
2. Cream: In a medium bowl add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and sugar and beat till soft peaks form.
3. Mix: In another medium bowl add the pudding and milk and mix till it starts to thicken
4. Layer: In a glass trifle dish add a layer of the heavy cream mixture, then pound cake, a layer of strawberries and then a layer of pudding. Repeat the layers.
5. Top: Top with heavy cream mixture and sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

More Variations of a Traditional English Trifle

This is such a fun dish to mix things up however you desire! This is your basic trifle, feel free to mix up flavors and fruit as you see fit.

• Cake: Try a lemon or almond flavored pound cake. There a many different types of pound cake out there from chocolate to butter. Experiment with your favorites.
• Fruit: The possibilities of fruit are endless. From the tropical to all the different kinds of berries to everything in between. Bananas, peaches, pineapple, dragon fruit, kiwi, raspberries, and I could go on and on. Pick what you love best.
• Pudding: If it comes in pudding form you can use it in a trifle. Let your imagination run with it.

How to Store a Trifle

• Make ahead: Although this sets for about 2 hours in the fridge, I wouldn’t make it much further in advance. You want the flavors to meld but not get soggy. This should be made the same day you are going to eat it.
• Storing: Trifle is not meant to be stored for very long, it should keep for at least 2 days in the fridge, but note depending on the fruit and pudding and cake it could super soggy fast.

More Decadent Desserts

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• Absolutely Perfect No Bake Cheesecake
• Lemon Tart with a Buttery Shortbread Crust
• Easy Tiramisu Recipe
• Decadent, Rich Chocolate Torte Recipe 

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English Trifle

Easy English Trifle is a light, delectable, sweet treat. It's so easy and so delicate and beautiful. Make sure you spotlight this fanciful dessert in a clear bowl, for all to see it's luscious layers.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, English

Keyword english trifle, trifle

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 12 People

Calories 272kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 10 ounces frozen pound cake thawed*
• 8 ounce cream cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 3.5 ounce packet vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pound strawberries sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

• Start by cutting the pound cake in one inch cubes. In a medium sized bowl add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and sugar until soft peaks form.
• In another medium sized bowl add the pudding and milk and beat until it starts to thicken.
• In a glass trifle dish add a layer of the heavy cream mixture, top with pound cake, add a layer of strawberries, and spread a layer of pudding on top. Repeat layers.
• Top with heavy cream mixture and sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve.

Notes

*Can also use fresh pound cake

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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In the intro, Dimity details her epic undertaking—an Ironman triathlon in 2013; the first guest joins the show at 17:57.

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