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Tag Archives: Christmas
Ham and cheese waffles
Awesome alone but even better for eggs Benedict! Anyone who knows me knows I am infatuated with waffles. I love sweet variations, served with fruit and maple syrup, of course, but lately I’ve been playing around with savoury waffles too. … Continue reading
Peppermint meringues
Easy dairy-free, gluten-free treats! Little meringues are the perfect sweet treat to have on hand, especially during the holiday season. They store well for weeks if placed in an airtight container, and their delicate texture and flavour make them a … Continue reading
Mocha Crinkle Cookies
A flavourful, festive treat! These are the most wonderful cookies. Not too sweet, fragrant with coffee and chocolate and ever-so-pretty with their dusting of icing sugar. That dusting is part of their magic – by rolling the dough balls first … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Christmas gifts, cookies
Tagged brownie, chocolate, Christmas, Christmas cookies, coffee, cookie exchange, cookies, crackle, crinkle, dairy free, espresso, festive, mocha, Paula Roy
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Farmers’ Feast – the Holiday 2015 Edition
Every month or three, I get a chance to step into culinary overdrive for a week or so. The Ottawa Farmers’ Market has designed a great program to help showcase the abundance of delicious local products on offer year ‘round … Continue reading
Posted in Farmers' Feast, Food Finds, Fruits and vegetables, healthy, holiday gifts, hostess gift, Ottawa Farmers' Market
Tagged artisans, baking, Christmas, cooking, crafts, eat local, entertaining, Farmers Feast, food producers, gifts, holiday, Lansdowne Park, local, Ottawa Farmers' Market, shop local
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15 Minute Shortbread Cookies
I love this recipe because I live in a house full of cookie thieves. Not the kind of people who drain the cookie jar on the kitchen counter at an alarming rate; the kind who sneak into the basement freezer … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts
Tagged butter, Christmas, cookies, cornstarch, fast, flour, holiday, icing sugar, quick, Santa, shortbread, sugar, vanilla
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Books for Cooks – 2014 edition
I am often asked for cookbook recommendations and I have to confess that my answer varies widely from day to day and season to season. Were I to win a lottery, one of the first things I’d go shopping for … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks
Tagged Christmas, cookbooks, Flavor Bible, food, foodies, gifts, Hanukkah, last-minute, Ottawa, Ottonlenghi, Plenty More, shopping, vegetarian
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Cranberry-Cinnamon Cocktail/Mocktail Syrup
Cranberry and cinnamon are both favourite holiday flavours. This ruby red syrup is as pretty as it is delicious and it makes a wonderful hostess gift. You can find nice small jars or bottles at many dollar stores. While I … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged Christmas, cinnamon, cocktail, cosmopolitan, cranberry, drink, family, festive, friend, gift, Grand Marnier, handmade, holidays, hostess, lime juice, mocktail, neighbour, party, simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, vodka, water
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