Jan 19, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Ovenly author: Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin publication date: September 30, 2014 publisher: Harlequin …we believe that cooking (and eating!) should be an adventure – and that is the guiding spirit of this book and, frankly, of everything we do....
Jan 15, 2015 | books, bookshelf
Some of my regular visitors may have noticed that there have been a few more cookbook reviews than usual lately. The reason behind all the book reviews? Well, it wasn’t intentional when I started. As some of you may know, my mom had a stroke back in early...
Jan 7, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Save with Jamie author: Jamie Oliver publication date: September 10, 2013 publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. I hope Save with Jamie serves you well, gives you beautiful, nutritious food and some great mealtime memories, with the reassurance that none of...
Jan 5, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook author: Dinah Bucholz publication date: September 18, 2010 publisher: Adams Media Corporation Dishing out recipes that all Muggle readers ought to try at least once in their lives, this cookbook deserves a place in every...
Dec 31, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, personal
It’s probably an understatement when I say that I CAN’T WAIT for 2014 to be over. It’s been a pretty hectic year for my family, including four emergency room visits over the last half of the year, ranging from minor to life-threatening. Teeth were...
Dec 29, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Dirty Apron Cookbook author: David Robertson publication date: October 14, 2014 publisher: Figure 1 Publishing Cooking is a return to home, friends and family – the comfort we all crave when the rest of the world proves a challenge. — David...
Dec 24, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
A few days ago Paul pulled out a Founders Breakfast Stout, a rich, double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout, to make oatmeal cookies and that got me thinking about my own beer cookies. I’ve baked with beer before, with some pretty good success, like my beer...
Dec 23, 2014 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Pineapple and coconut together is one of my favourite flavour combinations of all time – I guess because it reminds of Hawaii, one of my favourite places. Now that I think about it, I don’t actualy have that much that’s pineapple-coconut flavoured...
Dec 23, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
When I first connected with Amanda, it was because I admired her eye for design and her cool artistic abilities. I was happily surprised to find out that she loves to bake too! Having met her in person (finally!) I can say without a doubt that this girl is as happy,...
Dec 22, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I’m so happy to have connected with Kim (and Hector!) from Our Fresh Kitchen through Food Bloggers of Canada! Their bright, beautiful site is dedicated on helping everyone eat healthy and uncomplicated food that still tastes great. Since I’ve had to really...
Dec 21, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I know this combination sounds a little weird, but trust me – they are lovely. And the pretty brown and pale pink colour is really nice to look at too. I created this a while ago when I was experimenting with pink peppercorns. I ended up with a great buttercream...
Dec 20, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Having met Linda online a couple of years ago through Twitter, I have had ample experience drooling over her blog. Previously known as The Urban Mrs, Linda’s new blog, Brunch with Joy, is a stunning site filled with beautiful recipes, photographs, and posts...
Dec 19, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Christina and I used to be corporate cogs together and we were terrible co-workers – for each other. Why? Let’s just say we really supported each others’ dreams of quitting on a daily basis. LOL. And we did. We quit our jobs within a week of each...
Dec 18, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Today’s recipe for the Advent calendar isn’t a guest post because it’s from me! 🙂 Shortbread is sometimes a bit of a mystery to me. I must admit, most of the time, I’m not that fond of it. But when it’s done right I can become a real...
Dec 17, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
When I saw Kat of The Baking Explorer’s snowflake biscuits, it made me want to run out and pick up some snowflake cookie cutters – aren’t these stunning? They are perfect for the holidays – I could just imagine decorating plates with these...
