Dec 14, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Another recommendation by Stuart (@cakeyboi), Lisa’s blog has the most fabulous name and I fell in love with it the moment I started reading her posts. She also has a mini UK bakery tour list that I’m definitely going to be using the next time I’m...
Dec 13, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I love Shannon…and not just because she creates lovely caramel creations for a living. 🙂 She’s friendly, supportive and lots of fun – a great combination. This is also Shannon’s second year taking part in the Cookie Advent Calendar. You can...
Dec 12, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I first noticed Lesley and the lovemuffin bakery on Twitter because of their gluten-free baked goodies. I have several friends who must eat gluten-free, so I’m always on the lookout for sweet treats to get them. Not only does the lovemuffin bakery offer...
Dec 11, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Some of my favourite Cookie Advent Calendar guest posts have a great story behind them – like this one from Peter in Chicago. His blog, which has the great name “The Roaming GastroGnome”, embodies everything that I love – travel, food and...
Dec 10, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Christine and I have been online friends since we were both chosen as Canadian Beef Ambassadors over a year ago. She lives up on Manitoulin Island with her beef-farmer husband and their adorable little girl. I’ve promised to make it to Manitoulin Island for a...
Dec 9, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I met Christina while we were both working at the same corporation several years ago. We’ve both since moved on to other jobs, but we have stayed friends ever since, for better or worse. We both share the same sarcastic humour, love of delicious baked goods and...