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 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 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...