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,...
Dec 12, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Great Lobster Cookbook author: Matt Dean Pettit publication date: October 28, 2014 publisher: Appetite by Random House I decided right there and then that I would bring lobster to the people! No matter how far from the ocean they lived. — Matt Dean...
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...
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...
Dec 10, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: How to Cook Everything Fast author: Mark Bittman publication date: October 7, 2014 publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Life may have become more complicated, but cooking can become simpler. The fact is that you do have time to cook: You just need better...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 5, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I was pretty sure that Ros would be up for another year of the Cookie Recipe Advent Calendar. Why? Because if there’s one thing that Ros is good at – it’s taking on baking challenges! LOL. Just go visit her blog to see all the baking challenges she...
Dec 4, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
One of the nicest bloggers I’ve met in a while, Laura studies chemistry at university, which I guess really comes in handy when trying to figure out how to get a cake to rise?! LOL. Seriously though, Laura is a fantastic baker and her enthusiasm for my cookie...
Dec 3, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Back for another year of the cookie advent calendar, Lisa’s blog always leaves me drooling. Her beautiful photography, delicious recipes and fun writing has made United Cakedom one of my favourite stops on the internet. I know several of my friends and family...
Dec 2, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Paul and I have always wanted to visit PEI, but have never had the chance (maybe this summer?) The East Coast of Canada is definitely a place that we want to spend more time exploring. I connected with Barbara through Food Bloggers of Canada – I love how she...
Dec 1, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’ve known Ange for ages. She was one of the first people to follow kitchen frolic on Twitter and she’s pretty much watched my blog grow from the very beginning! I’m so grateful for her support and really happy that she was able to join my advent...
Nov 27, 2014 | in the kitchen
Welcome to the THIRD ANNUAL KITCHEN FROLIC COOKIE RECIPE ADVENT CALENDAR! I can’t believe that this project is already in its third year! I want to thank everyone who took the time to create a cookie recipe and share it with me – without you I would NEVER...
