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...
