Beignets (pronounced “Ben-yay”) are a beloved New Orleans specialty – soft pillows of fried dough, generously topped with powdered sugar. Everyone has a favourite and it’s a hotly contended issue. So let me preface this article by saying – this is purely my opinion, based on the method of eating as many beignets as humanly possible…
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Purdys Chocolatier Giveaway
Hey Saskatchewan, we’ve finally got our very own Purdys Chocolate Shop! To celebrate their first location in Saskatchewan, Purdys has teamed up with Culinary Cool to offer you the chance to win a box of your favourite Purdys chocolates. Value is approx $30CND. This post is sponsored by Purdys Chocolatier. Although I’ve been compensated for this post,…
All the Sweet Things Cookbook Review
Hey #YQR, Renée is coming our way on May 2nd. She will be selling and signing her new book, All The Sweet Things at Tangerine (2234 – 14th Avenue) from 3-6PM. Not only that, but she will have goodies from her book for you to enjoy! Be sure to stop in and say Hi! Friends, do yourself…
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Pine Nuts
So, listen. Cheese is basically my best friend, nay, my soul mate. I’ve never met a cheese I didn’t like – even the stinkiest of blue’s appeal to my palate. I’ve been know to make a cheese plate for dinner, sans the accoutrements (re: just cheese on a plate with nothing to go with it). While yes,…
Easter Paska Bread
Paska is, hands-down, my favourite Easter food tradition. The usual suspects – perogies, cabbage rolls, perishke – all make an appearance, of course. But it’s the Paska that I fill up on. It’s usually force fed to me by my Baba along side a cup of tea. In all fairness, I do love the stuff…
Cuban Lunches
Sometimes, and perhaps more often than I care to admit, I get a wickedly insatiable craving for chocolate. I’m not above eating chocolate chips by the handful – whatever works in a pinch. But truthfully, that doesn’t always do the trick. Sometimes, I also want something a little salty, too. Enter, Cuban Lunches. Have you…
Celebrate Pi(e) Day
Every year, on March 14, aka Pi(e) Day (3.14, get it?) I bake a pie. I’m heading down to Seattle this week and the last thing I need in my house is a whole pie. Or half a pie. Actually, any pie at all is a bad idea. Instead of leaving you high and dry,…
Hello Fresh Meal Delivery Service + Giveaway
I’m thrilled to be working with Hello Fresh to offer you this give-away and discount code (Nicole50) for their meal delivery service. This post is sponsored by Hello Fresh Canada. Although I have been compensated for this post, all opinions are my own. Listen, I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love to…
Cheddar Buttermilk Scones
My mom is a vulture when it comes to homemade carb-alicious goodies. In all fairness, aren’t we all? I posted a picture of these Cheddar Buttermilk Scones on Instagram and I promptly receive a text, “U have any scones left?” She’s in such a rush to confirm the availability of scones she can’t even type…
Lemon Poppy Seed Coffee Cake
Two weeks ago, I had a conversation with a lovely gal about baking. She asked some hard-hitting questions like, “cake or pie?” Girl, don’t make me choose! If you’re wondering, I chose cake. She couldn’t leave it at that, either. She pressed further, “why cake?” Why not cake? There are so many aspects to cake that…