Dec 30, 2013 | beyond the kitchen, personal
So, I had everything planned out perfectly: Fri. Dec. 20: my last day of work before the Christmas holidays (and a two-week vacation!) Sat. Dec. 21 & Sun. Dec. 22: Paul and I finish our Christmas shopping Mon. Dec. 23: bake cookies for my entry in the kitchen...
Dec 23, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Note: Sorry for the delayed posting again! Things at kitchen frolic are going to be a little off as Toronto is still dealing with the aftermath of a really bad ice storm. There are still over 210,000 people without power (us being one of them). We haven’t had...
Dec 22, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Note: Sorry for the delayed posting! Things at kitchen frolic are going to be a little off as Toronto is dealing with a really bad ice storm. There are over 300,000 people without power (us being one of them). We haven’t had heat or power for almost 24 hours as...
Dec 21, 2013 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Amanda is awesome. I can’t remember how we first connected, but we did and she is like a burst of energy whenever we’re talking online. She has a lot of varied interests and her blog is always lots of fun, offering some great ideas and inspiration on food,...
Dec 20, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
As you’ll read in her introduction, Steph and I have bonded through our shared names, love of food, and many eerie similarities that we are still discovering every time we chat. This is Steph’s second time taking part in my Cookie Advent Calendar and...
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...
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...
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...
