The Best Double Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 14, 2018 by Kathryn 3 Comments

Let’s talk chocolate. Specifically, let’s talk chocolate chip cookies. Is there anything better than a tender, melty, hot-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie?

Yes. Yes, there is. And it is these fun and delicious, best-of-both-worlds Double Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies. Half regular chocolate chip cookie and half chocolate dough with white chocolate chips, this cookie is ALL yum.

These cookies were ones my mom used to make on special occasions and as a child, I called them Yin Yang Cookies because of the way the dark and light halves melted together. My husband, though, refers to them as Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Look to the cookie, people! [Read more…]

The De’Longhi Coffee, Espresso and Cappuccino Combination Machine is One Machine that Does it All-Giveaway

December 17, 2016 by Kathryn 179 Comments

One of the very few downsides of loving coffee as much as I do is that I tend to have way too many different devices for brewing that perfect cup. From single-serve machines to drip brewers and everything in between, my love of fancy coffee drinks means I’m either constantly moving different brewers in and out of my cupboard or I’m losing all my counter space to multiple appliances.

But just in time for holiday entertaining, De’Longhi has come to my rescue with a brand-new solution that lets me brew all my favourite drinks with one space-saving device! The De’Longhi BCO330T Combination Machine is a combination drip brewer and espresso/cappuccino machine that lets me choose between brewing a pot of coffee, whipping up a restaurant-worthy gourmet beverage or both, any time I like! [Read more…]

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…]

Add More Vegetables to Your Diet with Hidden Garden Cookies

January 21, 2016 by Kathryn 192 Comments

One of the hardest things about healthy eating for me is giving up all those treats that taste so good, yet aren’t all that good for my body. I can’t resist the occasional sweet treat, and cookies are one of my favourites.

My boys love sweets just as much as I do, but of course I don’t want them having too much junk food either. Luckily, Hidden Garden has come to the rescue with tasty gluten-free and nut-free cookies that have a half-serving of hidden vegetables in every portion!

These cookies are crispy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s absolutely addictive. Available in Chocolate Chip, Ginger Snap, Red Velvet and Cocoa Cherry varieties, there’s a flavour to suit everyone. And since every serving includes vegetables such as butternut squash, beets and spinach, they’re a treat that I can eat without feeling too guilty!

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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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Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cookies Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Kathryn 28 Comments

If there’s one thing even better than peanut butter, it’s peanut butter with chocolate! And that’s why new Reese Spreads Peanut Butter Chocolate is a new favourite in our household. From having it on a piece of toast in the morning to using the spread for all kinds of tasty recipes, any time I use Reese, I’m guaranteed delicious results.

Recently Reese Canada challenged me to come up with a recipe using the new spread, and I couldn’t wait to let my creativity shine. After a lot of deliberation, I decided to take a classic and give it a new twist. Peanut butter cookies are always a favourite, but filled with Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate Spread, I knew they’d be even better. And so my Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cookies were born!

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Kids Will Love the Nutty Taste of #DarePeanutFree Bear Paws and Wagon Wheels with Wowbutter-Giveaway

September 17, 2014 by Kathryn 205 Comments

I’m very lucky to have two boys that so far don’t have any food allergies, but of course not everyone we know is so lucky. Our small-town school is very reasonable about peanut allergies and each year the teachers inventory the students and limit foods allowed in lunches on a class-by-class basis. The first few years, Zackary was still able to take peanut butter sandwiches and other nut-filled treats to school, as nobody in his class was allergic. But this year both of my boys have children with peanut allergies in their class.

That means I need to be careful when I’m packing snacks because, as the teachers say, if a snack isn’t labelled as being peanut-free, it’s not safe to send to school. So I was thrilled to learn about the new Dare Bear Paws and Wagon Wheels snacks made with Wowbutter! These treats use peanut-free Wowbutter, a spread that tastes just like peanut butter, to let kids enjoy a great nutty-tasting treat without actually eating nuts! [Read more…]

Experience #FigLove with 100% Natural #NaturesBakeryPtc Fig Bars-Giveaway

September 3, 2014 by Kathryn 61 Comments

This post was created in partnership with Nature’s Bakery. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Now that school is back in session, finding tasty snacks for my boys’ lunches is a top priority for me and it’s not always a job that’s easy. I like to choose healthy and natural foods whenever possible, but I still want the snacks I pack for them to be delicious. Nature’s Bakery understand how I feel and its 100% natural Fig Bars have already become a family favourite in this house.

Available in a variety of different mouth-watering flavours, these fig bars are dairy free, cholesterol free, kosher and non-GMO. Containing wholesome ingredients such as stone-ground wheat, oats and fruit, they’re a more wholesome choice than the store-bought cookies my boys favour, yet still taste amazing. And they’re nice and filling to help Zackary and Benjamin feel satisfied for the entire school day.

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