Holiday Recipe #2: Double Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Hello all…staying with the chocolate theme, I decided to try making something I haven’t made for a while…Biscotti. These oblong twice-baked cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee and can be stored longer than regular cookies which make them perfect for gift giving. What I love about this recipe is … Read more
{Holiday Recipe #1: Earl Grey Tea and Lavender infused Chocolate Pot de Cremes with Lemon Whipped Cream}
There’s only ONE more week till Christmas which means lots of last-minute shopping and the start of my annual holiday baking (and excessive treats consumption). My oven and Kitchenaid mixer have been working overtime this past weekend as I prepare my “edible winter survival kits” I’m handing out as a part of everyone’s gifts this year. … Read more
{Product Review: Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Cookies}
A couple of weeks ago, I was sent a package of these new all-natural, gourmet Raincoast Cookies by Lesley Stowe Fine Foods to try out. I am a big fan of her deliciously addictive Raincoast Crisps already (LOVE the rosemary raisin pecan flavour) so I was eager to try their newest addition to their product line. The cookies … Read more
{What I’m eating while I’m NOT cooking in my kitchen}
I have to be honest with you all…The past few weeks I’ve been stuck in a “not wanting to cook or bake” rut. I’m not sure if it’s because of shorter days (it’s dark outside around 4:30pm now) but it seems like by the time I get home from the gym (around 8pm, sometimes 9pm), … Read more
{Recipe: Cranberry, White Chocolate and Ginger Scones}
Can you believe it’s December already?! The last month of the year means the return of egg nog chais at Starbucks, pulling out the ol’ snowboard jacket to shield myself from the blizzard-like wind chills, an increase in my intake of carby goodness (which also equals more time at the gym to work it off) … Read more
