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...
Dec 2, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Vicky is awesome. I originally met her on Twitter (I don’t remember how we connected, but that’s the fun of Twitter!) and even online, you can feel her energy and enthusiasm. So when I met her in real life, I wasn’t disappointed! Since our initial...
Dec 1, 2013 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I met Kat through a monthly baking challenge that she and my friend Stuart (@cakeyboi) started up earlier this year, Treat Petite. I’ve taken part in a couple of these challenges already and they are lots of fun! Kat is an awesome baker so I’m very excited...
Nov 30, 2013 | in the kitchen
I’m so excited to share the 2nd annual kitchen frolic Cookie Advent Calendar! I have some wonderful friends from around the world ready to share their personal cookie recipes, including bloggers, bakers, bakery owners and even a food truck! I hope you enjoy...
Nov 20, 2013 | cupcakes & muffins, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
My sister’s birthday was back in September and she chose Earl Grey as her birthday cupcake flavour and I was pretty excited to get baking. I already had a great Earl Grey buttercream recipe (why is everyone surprised by that?) so I figured it would be pretty...
Nov 12, 2013 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes, rice & grains
Growing up in a Chinese household, I ate rice. A LOT of rice. Plain white rice. Every day. Every single day. So…needless to say – I’ve had more than enough experience cooking plain white rice. It was my “job” as a young child to...
