in the kitchen

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 nutella cupcakes {recipe}

Both my brother-in-law, Dave, and my sister-in-law, Alex, answered with an emphatic "chocolate" when I asked them what flavour they wanted their...

2018 cookie recipe advent calendar

Welcome to the SEVENTH ANNUAL KITCHEN FROLIC COOKIE RECIPE ADVENT CALENDAR! Even though this past year has been incredibly busy and I've...

nonna’s almond cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 22 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 22, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Note: Sorry for the delayed posting! Things at kitchen frolic are going to be a little off as Toronto is dealing with a really bad ice storm. There are over 300,000 people without power (us being one of them). We haven't had heat or power for almost 24 hours as I...

almond crescent cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 21 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 21, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Amanda is awesome. I can't remember how we first connected, but we did and she is like a burst of energy whenever we're talking online. She has a lot of varied interests and her blog is always lots of fun, offering some great ideas and inspiration on food, beauty and...

minty dark chocolate crinkle cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 20 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 20, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

As you'll read in her introduction, Steph and I have bonded through our shared names, love of food, and many eerie similarities that we are still discovering every time we chat. This is Steph's second time taking part in my Cookie Advent Calendar and I'm so glad she...

deviant rosemary cornmeal cookies with raspberry jelly cookie calendar 2013 – day 19 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 19, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I am so excited to be able to include Beth in this year's Cookie Advent Calendar! Not only is Beth the Senior Test Kitchen Manager at Wilton (whose decorating tools, especially the frosting tips, I swear by!), but she is also a past winner of Food Network's Cupcake...

chocolate, orange and cranberry cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 18 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 18, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Another brilliant blogger suggestion by Stuart (@MrCakeyBoi), Ros is an extremely talented baker who was so enthusiastic about being invited to take part in the Cookie Advent Calendar that I'm disappointed I haven't discovered her blog sooner! One of the fun things...

oolong tea cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 17 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 17, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Linda is another blogger friend with an exceptionally beautiful blog. If you've never visited her at The Urban Mrs, you definitely need to get over there as soon as posslble! This is also Linda's second year taking part in the Cookie Advent Calendar (you can check out...

whipped shortbread cookie calendar 2013 – day 16 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 16, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

When I was first introduced to Elizabeth, I was a little nervous about asking her to take part in my Cookie Advent Calendar. Not because she's not amazingly friendly (she is) but because her blog is BEAUTIFUL. Like, professional and stunning and everything I aspire...

brown sugar shortbread cookie calendar 2013 – day 15 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 15, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Laura's adorable blog, I'd Much Rather Bake Than, is full of fun, beautiful baking ideas and everyone know how much I love to bake! LOL. Seriously though, I love her recipe for brown sugar shortbread. I love the taste brown sugar adds to any baked good, but have never...

snickerdoodles cookie calendar 2013 – day 14 {recipe} {guest post}

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 lucky enough to...

shortie bars cookie calendar 2013 – day 13 {recipe} {guest post}

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 check out her recipe...