in the kitchen

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...

7 real recipes from famous novels {infographic}

In keeping with the new more book-focused kitchen frolic, I couldn't help but fall in love with this adorably illustrated and book-related recipe...

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...

oatmeal raisin cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 12 {recipe} {guest post}

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 gluten-free,...

porlos testa cookie calendar 2013 – day 11 {recipe} {guest post}

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 family. This recipe is a...

coconut lime shortbread cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 10 {recipe} {guest post}

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 visit...

gluten-free shortbread bars cookie calendar 2013 – day 9 {recipe} {guest post}

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 the...

chocolate macarons cookie calendar 2013 – day 8 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 8, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I originally found Sylvia's blog, A Baked Creation, while I was doing research ahead of attempting to make macarons myself. As regular readers of kitchen frolic can probably tell you - I'm a little obsessed with macarons. You can imagine how excited I was when Sylvia,...

chocolate-ginger crinkle cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 7 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 7, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I'm so excited to introduce Natasha. She's one of the first Cookie Advent Calendar participants who I met on Twitter through conversations not related to food!!! Haha. Ok, she's still a great baker, but we initially met while chatting in a home renovation Twitter...

corn cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 6 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 6, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I can honestly say that Ange has been a friend to kitchen frolic since the very beginning of my little blog. I think she was one of my first Twitter followers! LOL. So I'm very happy that she was able to join me for the second year (that's two for two Ange!) in the...

peppermint pinwheel cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 5 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 5, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Stuart (aka @MyCakeyBoi) is a wonderful baker and a good friend, so when I asked him to suggest some of his favourite friends/bloggers who might be interested, he didn't have a shortage of suggestions. One of my favourites on his list is the lovely and talented...

cranberry orange biscotti cookie calendar 2013 – day 4 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 4, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I'm so excited to share this recipe because not only do I love biscotti but I also love the fact that it's from a food truck owner! If you're a regular reader of kitchen frolic, or spend any time with me on Twitter, than you know that I'm a big supporter of food...

banana date cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 3 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 3, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I met Shirley when she responded to my call on Twitter looking for new Cookie Advent Calendar guest posters. She wanted to share a cookie recipe that she created to deal with her food allergies. I didn't hesitate to accept her generous offer. One of the things I love...