in the kitchen

Well, that was a nice break

At the end of last year, I decided to take a short break from blogging. Mainly to recharge, but also to focus on all the other things happening in...

chocolate nutella cupcakes {recipe}

Both my brother-in-law, Dave, and my sister-in-law, Alex, answered with an emphatic "chocolate" when I asked them what flavour they wanted their...

2018 cookie recipe advent calendar

Welcome to the SEVENTH ANNUAL KITCHEN FROLIC COOKIE RECIPE ADVENT CALENDAR! Even though this past year has been incredibly busy and I've...

deviant rosemary cornmeal cookies with raspberry jelly cookie calendar 2013 – day 19 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 19, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

I am so excited to be able to include Beth in this year's Cookie Advent Calendar! Not only is Beth the Senior Test Kitchen Manager at Wilton (whose decorating tools, especially the frosting tips, I swear by!), but she is also a past winner of Food Network's Cupcake...

chocolate, orange and cranberry cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 18 {recipe} {guest post}

Dec 18, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes

Another brilliant blogger suggestion by Stuart (@MrCakeyBoi), Ros is an extremely talented baker who was so enthusiastic about being invited to take part in the Cookie Advent Calendar that I'm disappointed I haven't discovered her blog sooner! One of the fun things...

oolong tea cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 17 {recipe} {guest post}

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 can check out...

whipped shortbread cookie calendar 2013 – day 16 {recipe} {guest post}

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 aspire...

brown sugar shortbread cookie calendar 2013 – day 15 {recipe} {guest post}

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, but have never...

snickerdoodles cookie calendar 2013 – day 14 {recipe} {guest post}

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 lucky enough to...

shortie bars cookie calendar 2013 – day 13 {recipe} {guest post}

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 check out her recipe...

oatmeal raisin cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 12 {recipe} {guest post}

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 gluten-free,...

porlos testa cookie calendar 2013 – day 11 {recipe} {guest post}

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 family. This recipe is a...

coconut lime shortbread cookies cookie calendar 2013 – day 10 {recipe} {guest post}

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 visit...