Find of the Month: Spice Trekkers
CONTEST ALERT! With BBQ season on the horizon, I’m so excited to be sharing today’s spicy gift idea with you: artisan spices curated by a globetrotting Quebec couple, with plenty of gift-ready choices.
Flash Post: Sharp Thinking
Sharpen up your skills in the kitchen with this smart little tool that draws inspiration from a wholly unexpected place: the office.
Flash Post: Slice Of Heaven
Bake me a cake as fast as you can – but make sure it looks damn pretty when all is said & done with this super smart three-piece cake layering set.
Flash Post: Couture Café
Presenting my luxury find for the month: the elegant, amazing, uber-primo coffeemaker of our times: the Krups Barista. As per the title, it’s the first coffeemaker to bring that gourmet cafe feel right into your kitchen.
Atoms & Eats
CONTEST ALERT! Make like a mad scientist in the kitchen when you try your hand at molecular gastronomy – a series of techniques used by master chefs the world over, now available for everyday experimenters. Plus you could win a MOLECULE-R starter kit for yourself!
Mardi Grazia
CONTEST ALERT! Mardi Gras is onnnn in the good ol US of A today, but that doesn’t mean the Canadian Gift Guide can’t pay tribute with a few Mardi-esque gift ideas of my own. Plus you could win MAKE UP FOR EVER’s *amazing* new Technicolor Palette to jazz up your look for the big night.
Foodie Fridays: Feast Your Eyes
CONTEST ALERT! Unbutton that top button on your jeans without worrying about busting out your wallet – Canadian Living’s new family-friendly cookbook features affordable meal options for special occasions and weeknight sessions alike, plus I’ve got 5 copies to giveaway!
Flash Post: Cuts Like A Knife
Start saving those pennies kids…this month’s fantasy gift is a stunning set of knives-meets-art, with a price tag that matches their beauty.
Holiday Reads: Nonfiction Edition
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve picked out 15 of my favourite nonfiction books, all of which are in tune with your giftees’ favourite interests. In other words? There’s something for everyone! Plus you could win 1 of 2 book prize packages.
Flash Post: Spice Up Your Life
Gift your foodie friend with a fabulous set of organic spices with these very gifty kits! Available in four varieties these are seriously standout hostess gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season.
Flash Post: Sandwiches Are Beautiful
Looking for some lunchtime inspiration as we round the bend into the final weeks before schooltime starts up? Look no further than today’s super gift idea: a cookbook-come-reference guide to all things sandwich.
Flash Post: Baker’s Best
Carrying on with my ongoing theme of staying cool this summer, today’s gift pick is ideal for the year-round chef. The Cusipro Stay Cool Rolling Pin is an amazing gift idea for those that love to cook, but hate the strain of heating up the kitchen.
