Isola dei Pescatori, Stresa, Italy

Oh wow...It's the end of the year already! Yet, I've already planned next year's trips! *excited* But I have yet to finish writing the whole story of this year's vacation destinations. Need to hurry up....so, here we go:

After about 15 minutes on the water taxi, we finally reached Isola Pescatori, otherwise known as "Fishermen’s Island". It was said that about 50 people live on this island. We quickly went on to explore this rustic and interesting island; and the view from this island was fantastic! Here are some pictures taken on the island...




The mainland, with the alps in the background...






The weather was so perfect - sunny and windy. But at times, it got too cold for a summer midday. Then again, this place is surrounded by the snowy alps...

A Berries Chocolate Cake for My Petit Guest

I had a petit guest over at my place last week...She was visiting with her parents. So, as a treat, I had baked her a berries chocolate cake. She loves and enjoys being photographed but she won't share the limelight! She will stretch out her hand to fend off anyone trying to pose beside her! Eccentric? Maybe...



Peek-a-boo!











Look at those little fingers picking up the berries... such immaculate grace...




Little Miss Demure enjoying some private time in the guest bedroom...









After freshening up, petit guest was ready to enjoy her cake...




While petit guest enjoys her muffin and cake, to bake them, you'll need:

Berries Chocolate Cake You need: 1 cup of all-purpose flour ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 eggs ........................................................................................................................................................... 2/3 cup of brown sugar ........................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 cup of plain yogurt ........................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 cup of olive oil ........................................................................................................................................................... 1/3 cornstrach ........................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 cup dark chocolate fudge ........................................................................................................................................................... chocolate chips ........................................................................................................................................................... Some berries ........................................................................................................................................................... Steps: 1. Preheat the oven at 360F ........................................................................................................................................................... 2. In a large bowl, beat Eggs & brown sugar, add olive oil , yogurt, flour, cornstarch& mix well ........................................................................................................................................................... 3. Add baking powder & Chocolate fudge. Mix well ........................................................................................................................................................... 4. Pour the chocolate chips and berries (optional) ........................................................................................................................................................... 5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes ........................................................................................................................................................... 6. Let the cake cool and spread some extra chocolate fudge. Arrange some berries on it.