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...
Dec 16, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I don’t even want to start listing all the things that Stephanie and I have in common (besides our awesome name!) as the list would get quite long. Let’s just say we connected on Twitter a long time ago and are still discovering all the fun things we have...
Dec 16, 2014 | books, bookshelf
There are only NINE shopping days left until Christmas! NINE! Are you ready? (I’m totally not). In case you need any last-minute shopping inspiration, I made a mess of my bookshelves and chose 11 of my favourite food-related books published in 2014. I know...
Dec 15, 2014 | chocolate, cupcakes & muffins, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Some of you may have noticed that lately I’ve been sharing a lot of photos of Amoda Tea products. Well, I can finally let the cat out of the bag – I’m partnering with them on a really fun and unique project! I connected with the lovely Tegan, one of...
Dec 15, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
It almost couldn’t be a kitchen frolic Cookie Recipe Advent Calendar without a recipe from Cakeyboi! Cakeyboi, also known as Stuart, he’s a baker / food blogger based in Scotland that I have yet to meet in real life, but that hasn’t stopped us from...
Dec 14, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Ann is probably one of the most fun Twitter friends I have in terms of being adventurous in the kitchen. This girl randomly seeks out the craziest ingredients she can get her hands on and then creates something (usually edible) in her kitchen with it. I’ve...
Dec 13, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Another blogger who I connected with via Food Bloggers of Canada, Suganya has some great recipes on her blog, Relish the Bite. Originally from India, Suganya now lives in lovely Montreal, and the influences of her birthplace and new adopted city are evident in her...
Dec 12, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I can’t remember how I first connected with Xiao on Twitter, but she’s one of the people I’ve actually met in real life (mmm….ramen) and I hope lunch becomes a regular thing for us. Although her blog focuses a lot more on restaurant reviews,...
Dec 12, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: The Great Lobster Cookbook author: Matt Dean Pettit publication date: October 28, 2014 publisher: Appetite by Random House I decided right there and then that I would bring lobster to the people! No matter how far from the ocean they lived. — Matt Dean...
Dec 11, 2014 | chocolate, cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Christine (and her adorable Little One) have lots of adventures in the kitchen…on a farm…on Manitoulin Island. A beef farm. BEEF. Christine and I met when we were both Brand Ambassadors for Canadian Beef and it’s been a lot of fun getting to know...
Dec 10, 2014 | cookies & bars, desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
I met Jerry through Twitter a couple of years ago now when I entered a contest his company, Zeppolis, hosted. Since then I’ve watched his catering company grow (and have waited patiently for the day he opens his own restaurant doors!). Considering how busy this...
Dec 10, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: How to Cook Everything Fast author: Mark Bittman publication date: October 7, 2014 publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Life may have become more complicated, but cooking can become simpler. The fact is that you do have time to cook: You just need better...
