Dec 7, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I had been Twitter-stalking SmashCake for a few months in the hopes that I would be able to attend an event where her cupcakes were sold. A few months ago, I finally got my chance when a last-minute change meant that SmashCake was going to set up shop at the Toronto...
Dec 6, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’ve only recently met Lindsay through Twitter, but considering she just submitted a shortbread cookie with Eggnog flavouring (EGGNOG!!! I love Eggnog) I know that I’ll be scouring her blog for cooking ideas. I’ve never tried making a log cookie...
Dec 5, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Selina and I connected on Twitter over a photo of gon chow ngau ho (dry stir-fry beef flat rice noodles) and we’ve been Twitter pals ever since. We have so much in common (besides our love of food) and she’s one of the nicest people I’ve met since I...
Dec 4, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
The power of Twitter to connect like-minded people still amazes me sometimes. Here’s a great example. Sometime in mid-November, the lovely Yvonne (aka @th3hungrycat – who I had first met on Twitter, and then met in real life) suggested I contact...
Dec 3, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Aren’t these little gingerbread cookies the CUTEST things ever? Stuart is a blogger over in Scotland whose blog had me hooked as soon as I came across it a few months ago. Partly, it’s because his cartoon alter-ego, Cakey Boi, is adorable, but also, the...
Dec 2, 2012 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
These pecan ball cookie recipe is courtesy of my sister, Suzy, who is definitely coming into her own cooking and baking in her kitchen. Besides being one of my favourite people, Suzy is definitely someone who encourages all my crazy food ideas and habits! You can...
