There’s no better place to get into the spirit of the holidays than to spend some time in the studios with CBC hosts Steven and Chris. With all the incredible and fresh D.I.Y. ideas that are now dancing in my head, I am SO ready to embrace the season.
UrbanMoms was invited to a Holiday Set Crawl and had some time with the hosts to ask a few questions for our readers!
UrbanMoms: Are you naughty or nice, or do you play with dreidels?
CHRIS: Ha!… Oh, am I naughty?
STEVEN: No, you’re nice *smirk*
UrbanMoms: Your bar always includes????
CHRIS: Nothing because we drink it ALL.
STEVEN: Wine. Lots of red wine! and vodka! Oh…lots of Steven and Chris wine!
UrbanMoms: What’s your favourite holiday drink?
STEVEN: oh, that drink that Cocktail Deeva did one time …hot butter…something? and red wine!
CHRIS: I can’t name one I don’t like!
UrbanMoms: What was your most favourite host gift that you’ve received?
CHRIS: All of them! Especially the framed photo of our God-children, Tracy Melchor’s kids. Sigh!!!
UrbanMoms: What’s was the worst host gift you’ve ever received?
CHRIS: NOTHING…literally. People who show up with nothing!
UrbanMoms: What’s on your playlist?
STEVEN: Kate Bush (old school) but she just came out with a new CD and that just reminded me to go back to her old stuff.
CHRIS: Adele (she’s on everyone’s playlist isn’t she?), anything remixed by David Guetta especially the new song with Usher, George Michael, Beyonce, Whitney (old school), and meditation music like Tibetan Chants!
Here’s a recipe that is delish! and it just so happens to be gluten-free!
COCONUT SHORTBREAD (Gluten Free)
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup dessicated (dried) coconut
1 cup white rice flour
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 eggs
1 teaspoon honey + extra for glazing
pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon water
coconut flakes for garnishing
In a medium sized bowl cut the butter into the dried coconut, and the shredded coconut until mixture resembles irregular pea sized clumps. Add remaining ingredients. Mix together with your hands until a soft dough has formed. Pat dough into a 8 inch non-stick pan or individual non-stick mini cupcake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes (Convection 325F).
While still warm remove from pan and glaze with extra honey. Sprinkle with Coconut Flakes and Sparkling Sugar. Cut into 12 pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
(Recipe created by Kyla Eaglesham)
All-new holiday episodes airing: December 12 – 16
Encore viewer-favourites holiday episodes from last season airing: December 19-23
When it comes to simple, sophisticated, and seasonal D.I.Y. projects that anyone can do, Steven and Chris have it covered. Each holiday episode offers a new festive creation designed to make your season sparkle. From party pleasing appetizers to decadent desserts, join our exciting guest culinary experts as they create a full holiday menu, with a new recipe added to the menu every day. From frugal finds to the latest tech gifts, Steven and Chris have gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list. They’ll also share the latest holiday hair, make-up and fashion looks so you can hit your festive parties in style. The season isn’t complete without talking festive decor. Steven and Chris will bring you all the top trends and tips you need to fill your home with comfort and joy!
Keep your eye on this blog for more chats about the holidays with CBC chefs Kary Osmond and Stefano Faita!
Thx Tracey! They were totally fun! The dress, by Desigual from Spain via my friends at at a local shop called Narnia in Toronto. 🙂
That looked FUN, lady!! Wow. And what a pretty dress you have there, ma’am… 😉