They say April Showers bring May Flowers...but what to May Showers bring?
Ah, yes, the sneak peak of summer has passed and the rain has returned.
And I'm not sure what you like to do on a rainy day, but I love to bake.
And what other than Nanaimo Bars would I suggest?
So try out this easy and tasty recipe on a rainy day and enjoy them after supper or with a nice cup of tea.
Nanaimo Bar Recipe
Bottom Layer
½ cup unsalted butter (European style cultured)
¼ cup sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 egg beaten
1 ¼ cups graham wafer crumbs
½ c. finely chopped almonds
1 cup coconut
Melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 8" x 8" pan.
Second Layer
½ cup unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. and 2 Tsp. cream
2 Tbsp. vanilla custard powder
2 cups icing sugar
Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and icing sugar together well. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.
Third Layer
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each)
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Melt chocolate and butter overlow heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and chill in refrigerator.
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On March 8th, 2011, Travelodge Nanaimo was purchased by Bob and Sue Se. Bob and Sue are from the BC Mainland and have wanted to be on Vancouver Island for some time and when they came across the Travelodge Nanaimo property they fell in love. Bob and Sue Se have owned and operated many properties in the past and are not newcomers to the hospitality industry.
Bob and Sue have chosen to keep all the same smiling faces that our regular guests have come to know. They have also made plans for to upgrade the existing property over the next few years. Bob and Sue have already been and will continue to be a great addition to the Travelodge Nanaimo family.
We the staff and management look forward to many years with the Se Family.
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