Discover the Best Trudeau Baking Gear for the Best Holiday Treats-Giveaway

November 17, 2016 by Kathryn 162 Comments

As far as I’m concerned, one of the best things about the holidays is the food! I love the variety of appetizers we generally serve on Christmas Eve, the big turkey dinner with all the fixing on Christmas Day and, of course, the endless array of tasty and decadent desserts! I’m notorious for going overboard on holiday baking and when I want to whip up some tasty treats for Christmas, I turn to baking gear from Trudeau to get perfect results every time!

I’ve only recently discovered Trudeau kitchen gear and already it’s become a staple in my household. From silicone spatulas and whisks to high-quality cake pans and decorating pens, this gear makes whipping up dozens of different recipes easy! Wondering which items will be most useful for helping you get through your holiday baking? These are my top Trudeau products for three popular types of holiday treats:

Cookies – Silicone Baking Sheet Liner

If you’ve ever had your cookies come out of the oven with blackened bottoms or had cookies stick to your cookie sheets, you’ll love this handy silicone liner. It can be used unfolded on large trays or folded in half for smaller cookie sheets. And not only does the silicone mean that there’s no need to grease pans and no risk of sticking, the liner also results in perfect, evenly cooked cookies without overly browned bottoms! [Read more…]

Gluten-Free Turtles Brownies Made Easy with Enjoy Life Baking Mixes

January 19, 2016 by Kathryn 115 Comments

One of the biggest downsides of dietary restrictions is missing out on tasty treats. I have an allergy to raw mushrooms and even though I discovered it in my tween years and haven’t eaten them since, I still miss the delicious marinated mushrooms my mom used to make for potlucks. I can only imagine how much harder it is to find tasty snacks and treats with an allergy to gluten, dairy or nuts!

That’s why I’m so happy Enjoy Life baking mixes have come to Canada. This line of mixes and gluten-free flour lets those with dietary restrictions or allergies indulge in some of the tasty foods that most of us take for granted. From pancakes to muffins to pizza, these mixes help make restricted eating fun!

I recently received an assortment of Enjoy Life products to test out and I couldn’t wait to get cooking. I’d just tried a scrumptious Caramel Nut Brownie on a press trip and wanted to recreate it in a gluten-free version using the Enjoy Life Brownie Mix. And so my Gluten-Free Turtles Brownies were born! [Read more…]

Wow Guests this Christmas with 4 Best Ever Cheesecake Recipes #whatscooking

December 16, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

When it comes to holiday entertaining, having a dessert table that impresses is a must for me! I love baking up tasty cookies, candy and cakes and I tend to go a little overboard when it comes to making Christmas goodies. I have a long list of must-make treats for the holidays, and something I always include on a tray of desserts is cheesecake! Not only is it a delicious and versatile crowd-pleaser, it’s also my very favourite dessert!

If you’re looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe for your dessert table, look no further! These four scrumptious cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with your guests no matter what their tastes. Pick up some Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, choose your favourite and cook up something tasty for your upcoming holiday party!

Ginger Dark Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

Blending chunks of dark chocolate and candied ginger results in a cheesecake with a distinctly festive flavour. But to kick it up an extra notch for holiday feasting, the crunchy gingersnap crust is a must! Topped with a dark chocolate glaze, this cheesecake is one that guests won’t be able to resist! [Read more…]

Holiday Chocolate Cherry Biscotti with PAM No Residue

December 12, 2015 by Kathryn 18 Comments

As somebody that loves to bake, I’m pretty serious about protecting my bakeware. Keeping cookie sheets, muffin tins and pie pans in good condition means I’m always ready to cook up something delicious. So when I had the chance to see how I could keep my pans in better shape by using PAM cooking spray, I couldn’t resist the chance.

Since I wanted to make biscotti for Christmas anyways, I bought two cookie sheets especially for the test and got ready to pit PAM cooking spray against a no-name competitor. But first, I needed to whip up my very favourite Chocolate Cherry Biscotti!

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Cook Up Christmas Magic with these 4 Holiday Squares and Shows-Giveaway #StreamTeam #NetfliXmas

December 10, 2015 by Kathryn 118 Comments

If there’s two things that get me in the holiday spirit, it’s Christmas baking and Christmas movies! We have plenty of favourites of both in this house, so if you’re looking for some new recipes to try and some great Netflix entertainment to watch while you’re baking, here are my top four picks for Holiday Squares and Shows!

1) Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares / The Search for Santa Paws

One of my holiday standbys, I love these squares because they’re so quick to whip up. Simply blend peanut butter, butter, graham crumbs and icing sugar together, press it into a pan and top it with melted chocolate. Then let the chocolate set and enjoy! These squares are an irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate that are almost too sweet to handle. And that’s exactly what you’ll get when you watch Disney’s The Search for Santa Paws. Combining puppies and Christmas is sure to put a smile on your face, and watching the adventures of these adorable dogs is one of the sweetest things you’ll experience this Christmas! [Read more…]

Bake Up a Decadent Holiday Cookies and Cream Cheesecake-Giveaway #BakersSecret

December 7, 2015 by Kathryn 79 Comments

With Christmas just a few weeks away, I am baking up a storm getting ready for the upcoming holiday. And whether I’m making cookies, candy, squares or slices, my Baker’s Secret pans are a must in my kitchen. I recently received the Baker’s Secret 5 pc. Easy Store Bakeware set, and it’s been an absolute must-have in my kitchen for holiday baking. The 9×13 cake pan is my personal favourite in the set; not only is it a great size for all kinds of squares, it’s ideal for my very favourite Cookies and Cream Cheesecake.

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Sharing My Childhood Memories with New Air Wick® Life Scents™ #MyScentStory

April 9, 2015 by Kathryn 24 Comments

My home may be old and need a lot of updates, but it’s also full of memories. The house in which I’m raising my boys was my home as a child and every room is full of stories from my own youthful days. In a few months, I’ll be moving away and leaving this memory-filled home once and for all. And as I show the house off to potential buyers, I find that the memories are flooding back even faster.

This century-old two-story house isn’t very big, but its cozy feel is partly what I love about it. When I was a child, one of my favourite activities was curling up in a corner of the living room with a good book while my mom baked up something delicious. Even though she worked all week long, she always made time to cook and bake on weekends. Being born in Finland, some of her favourite recipes were ones from that country and the sweet, spicy smell of Piparkakut, spiced Christmas cookies, or Pulla, a cardamom-scented yeast bread, are ones that instantly put a smile on my face.

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Encourage Your Kids to Support Those in Need with a Free the Children We Bake for Change Sale

February 13, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

For the last three years, I’ve had the honour of attending We Day Saskatchewan and experiencing firsthand the many amazing initiatives that the youth of today are spearheading to make the world a better place. It all started with the formation of the charity Free the Children by We Day’s founder, Craig Kielburger. And Free the Children continues to be a powerful force for change in the world to this day, currently having provided 30,000 women with economic self-sufficiency, 1,000,000 people with clean water and 55,000 children with an education.

If your children are looking for ways to get involved and help others in need, one of the most popular choices is the We Bake for Change fundraiser. Simply gather a group of friends, plan a bake sale and donate the proceedings. It’s a fun and delicious way to support a great cause! Here are five steps to get your kids started: [Read more…]