Dec 24, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
A few days ago Paul pulled out a Founders Breakfast Stout, a rich, double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout, to make oatmeal cookies and that got me thinking about my own beer cookies. I’ve baked with beer before, with some pretty good success, like my beer...
Dec 23, 2014 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Pineapple and coconut together is one of my favourite flavour combinations of all time – I guess because it reminds of Hawaii, one of my favourite places. Now that I think about it, I don’t actualy have that much that’s pineapple-coconut flavoured...
Dec 23, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
When I first connected with Amanda, it was because I admired her eye for design and her cool artistic abilities. I was happily surprised to find out that she loves to bake too! Having met her in person (finally!) I can say without a doubt that this girl is as happy,...
Dec 22, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’m so happy to have connected with Kim (and Hector!) from Our Fresh Kitchen through Food Bloggers of Canada! Their bright, beautiful site is dedicated on helping everyone eat healthy and uncomplicated food that still tastes great. Since I’ve had to really...
Dec 21, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I know this combination sounds a little weird, but trust me – they are lovely. And the pretty brown and pale pink colour is really nice to look at too. I created this a while ago when I was experimenting with pink peppercorns. I ended up with a great buttercream...
Dec 20, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Having met Linda online a couple of years ago through Twitter, I have had ample experience drooling over her blog. Previously known as The Urban Mrs, Linda’s new blog, Brunch with Joy, is a stunning site filled with beautiful recipes, photographs, and posts...
Dec 19, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Christina and I used to be corporate cogs together and we were terrible co-workers – for each other. Why? Let’s just say we really supported each others’ dreams of quitting on a daily basis. LOL. And we did. We quit our jobs within a week of each...
Dec 18, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Today’s recipe for the Advent calendar isn’t a guest post because it’s from me! 🙂 Shortbread is sometimes a bit of a mystery to me. I must admit, most of the time, I’m not that fond of it. But when it’s done right I can become a real...
Dec 17, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
When I saw Kat of The Baking Explorer’s snowflake biscuits, it made me want to run out and pick up some snowflake cookie cutters – aren’t these stunning? They are perfect for the holidays – I could just imagine decorating plates with these...
Dec 16, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I don’t even want to start listing all the things that Stephanie and I have in common (besides our awesome name!) as the list would get quite long. Let’s just say we connected on Twitter a long time ago and are still discovering all the fun things we have...
Dec 16, 2014 | books, bookshelf
There are only NINE shopping days left until Christmas! NINE! Are you ready? (I’m totally not). In case you need any last-minute shopping inspiration, I made a mess of my bookshelves and chose 11 of my favourite food-related books published in 2014. I know...
Dec 15, 2014 | chocolate, cupcakes & muffins, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Some of you may have noticed that lately I’ve been sharing a lot of photos of Amoda Tea products. Well, I can finally let the cat out of the bag – I’m partnering with them on a really fun and unique project! I connected with the lovely Tegan, one of...
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...
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...
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...
