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Triple Chocolate & Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

It’s a Christmas cookie extravaganza out there – and I am adding to it with my version of these very Christmassy looking treats I found in the most recent Bon Appetit magazine. These simple oatmeal cookies are peppered with three … Continue reading

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Florentines

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I get quite a buzz from making Holiday cookies and these Florentines are certainly no expection. Florentines are one of those cookies that I always go to buy and at the last minute decide against it – probably more out … Continue reading

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Melting Moments

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There is something quite nostalgic about Melting Moments, they are one of those cookies that seem to have been around forever, in every cook book I had as a child and in every coffee shop I frequented as a youth. … Continue reading

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Pizzelles

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We are quickly heading into the cookie season with the festivities just around the corner. The first being Thanksgiving and the second being Christmas (for me), Hanukkah for some and simply ‘holidays’ for others. I vowed last year that I … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I am well aware the world does not need another chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I made my decision to post this recipe because it is a favourite in our household. And I think what makes it so are the remarkable … Continue reading

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Rosemary & Parmesan Cocktail Sables

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These are part of my hostess with the mostess plan for the upcoming holidays – a very pretty and slightly sweet sable with a hint of parmesan and a sensational burst of rosemary. You might think that they would suit … Continue reading

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Caramel Shortbread Bars (Millionaires Shortbread)

When I was little, Caramel Shortbread Bars were considered the pinnacle of homemade treats and beat everything from brownies through to cookies hands down. And if you were lucky enough to have a mother who made them, you were automatically … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Two Bite Brownies

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The school year has begun and the bake sales are already in full swing. I had my first one this week and made these and some caramel popcorn. My popcorn recipe needs work but I thought these were great – and … Continue reading

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Blondies

And just like that it was Autumn! A rapid drop in temperature and afternoon storm transformed an idyllic afternoon into a gloomy one. People scurried through the streets trying to take shelter, vacant cabs were hard to come by and playdates were moved from … Continue reading

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Raspberry & Banana Bread

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So I had a great idea today – I thought I would make banana bread and add raspberries to it. As I was googling my way through banana bread recipes I came across the creation itself – by no other … Continue reading

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