in the kitchen

Well, that was a nice break

At the end of last year, I decided to take a short break from blogging. Mainly to recharge, but also to focus on all the other things happening in...

no-churn pineapple ice cream {recipe}

Even though summer in Toronto this year has been on the 'cool' side, and it's nearing the end of August, I refuse to let summer die. And what better...

crown royal whisky cupcakes (aka boozy cupcakes) {recipe}

I never gave my father-in-law a chance to choose his birthday cupcake flavour - it was always going to be Crown Royal cupcakes. You see, many years...

chocolate and hazelnut snowball cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 15 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 15, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

It almost couldn't be a kitchen frolic Cookie Recipe Advent Calendar without a recipe from Cakeyboi! Cakeyboi, also known as Stuart, he's a baker / food blogger based in Scotland that I have yet to meet in real life, but that hasn't stopped us from becoming good...

spicy double chocolate caramel cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 14 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 14, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Ann is probably one of the most fun Twitter friends I have in terms of being adventurous in the kitchen. This girl randomly seeks out the craziest ingredients she can get her hands on and then creates something (usually edible) in her kitchen with it. I've definitely...

key lime coconut chocolate cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 13 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 13, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Another blogger who I connected with via Food Bloggers of Canada, Suganya has some great recipes on her blog, Relish the Bite. Originally from India, Suganya now lives in lovely Montreal, and the influences of her birthplace and new adopted city are evident in her...

dried cranberry and white chocolate chip cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 12 {recipe} {guest post}

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, she does manage to sneak...

triple chocolate sour cream cookies #GayLeaFoods cookie calendar 2014 – day 11 {recipe} {guest post}

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 her. She's...

italian ricotta cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 10 {recipe} {guest post}

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 time...

orange gingerbread cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 9 {recipe} {guest post}

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 a busy lady! I got exhausted...

sicilian fig cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 8 {recipe} {guest post}

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 more excited when she shared this...

rice flour shortbread with tea-infused buttercream glaze cookie calendar 2014 – day 7 {recipe} {guest post}

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 efforts of cook...

dairy-free christmas maple cookies cookie calendar 2014 – day 6 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 6, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I recently met Giselle through Food Bloggers of Canada - she was one of the first people to respond to my call for new guest bloggers and I'm so glad she did! Giselle has a stunning blog, full of great healthy living tips and some really great looking recipes. I'm...