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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
