Dec 12, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I can’t remember how I first connected with Xiao on Twitter, but she’s one of the people I’ve actually met in real life (mmm….ramen) and I hope lunch becomes a regular thing for us. Although her blog focuses a lot more on restaurant reviews,...
Dec 11, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Christine (and her adorable Little One) have lots of adventures in the kitchen…on a farm…on Manitoulin Island. A beef farm. BEEF. Christine and I met when we were both Brand Ambassadors for Canadian Beef and it’s been a lot of fun getting to know...
Dec 10, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I met Jerry through Twitter a couple of years ago now when I entered a contest his company, Zeppolis, hosted. Since then I’ve watched his catering company grow (and have waited patiently for the day he opens his own restaurant doors!). Considering how busy this...
Dec 9, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’ve been connecting with Wanda, a Calgary-based food blogger, for a while now on Twitter – she’s always friends, fun and has some great recipes. But I never knew ALL the other things that she did when she wasn’t tweeting – Wanda sure is...
Dec 8, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Liliana’s blog is aptly named “My Cookbook Addiction”…it’s like she KNOWS me. Or at the very least has seen my bookshelves! I was very happy when Liliana agreed to guest post in this year’s Cookie Recipe Advent Calendar and even...
Dec 7, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes, rice & grains
Tegan is one of the owners of Amoda Tea, a company that I have been learning lots about in the last month (more on that later!). Connecting with Tegan was a stroke of luck for me – she’s fun, is passionate about tea and is definitely supportive of my...