Feb 10, 2015 | gadgets, in the kitchen, reviews
brand: Circulon gadget: 5-cup non-stick egg poacher MRSP: not sold individually, but sold as part of the Circulon 11-piece Red Cookware Set, which retails for $499.99 CAD available for purchase: exclusively at Canadian Tire the first nibble: Confession time – I...
Dec 24, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
A few days ago Paul pulled out a Founders Breakfast Stout, a rich, double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout, to make oatmeal cookies and that got me thinking about my own beer cookies. I’ve baked with beer before, with some pretty good success, like my beer...
Dec 23, 2014 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Pineapple and coconut together is one of my favourite flavour combinations of all time – I guess because it reminds of Hawaii, one of my favourite places. Now that I think about it, I don’t actualy have that much that’s pineapple-coconut flavoured...
Dec 23, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
When I first connected with Amanda, it was because I admired her eye for design and her cool artistic abilities. I was happily surprised to find out that she loves to bake too! Having met her in person (finally!) I can say without a doubt that this girl is as happy,...
Dec 22, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’m so happy to have connected with Kim (and Hector!) from Our Fresh Kitchen through Food Bloggers of Canada! Their bright, beautiful site is dedicated on helping everyone eat healthy and uncomplicated food that still tastes great. Since I’ve had to really...
Dec 21, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I know this combination sounds a little weird, but trust me – they are lovely. And the pretty brown and pale pink colour is really nice to look at too. I created this a while ago when I was experimenting with pink peppercorns. I ended up with a great buttercream...
