I've been invited to THOSE Holiday Cookie Exchange parties in the 'hood. I have to admit it's pretty stressful . I love the ladies who get together every year to do this exchange and I was honoured to be invited into their circle of sweetness. But baking one type of cookie and, like, 6 dozen of them … [Read more...]
Week #2 Tart Cherry Bake-Off and Contest
Welcome to week two of the tart cherry cook and bake-off sponsored by the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers. You, our members, are in the judge's seat as you decide who has done the best job with this recipes featuring tart cherry products. Read both Gav's and Carol's recipe reviews and compare the … [Read more...]
Holiday pics: lots of mess equals fun!
We just came back from a fun and festive week in Calgary with my husband's family. It was great family time, and it's always hard to leave. Here are just a few pics from my holiday culinary adventures with the Girl! Stay tuned to my blog - my next post will be from India! I'm headed … [Read more...]
Curdled Custard Ice Cream, Anyone?
Last year I spent a lot of time baking goodies to give away as Christmas gifts, and I plan to do the same again this season. I love doing it for a number of reasons: ONE: It satisfies my baking-ache, without having dozens and dozens of goodies sitting around our house, tempting us to eat them all. … [Read more...]