Atoms & Eats

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 5, 2013 · 94 Comments 

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!

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Foodie Fridays: Chloe’s Vegan Desserts

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 22, 2013 · 57 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’m really excited about today’s post because I finally get to introduce you to one of my favourite vegan chefs on the planet – miss Chloe Coscarelli. Plus you could win 1 of 2 copies of her amazing new sweet treat cookbook, Chloe’s Vegan Desserts!

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10 for $10: Sweethearts Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 10, 2013 · 19 Comments 

It’s that time again – with a twist of course. Today I’m picking out my top 10 gift ideas under $10 – all with a Valentine’s Day theme!

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Foodie Fridays: Feast Your Eyes

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 25, 2013 · 91 Comments 

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!

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Foodie Fridays: Happy Herbivore Abroad

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 28, 2012 · 57 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Feeling like you’ve overindulged this holiday season? Take a long look at your eating habits and brush off those sugary crumbs for some low-fat (or no-fat) international vegan eats from Lindsay S. Nixon’s The Happy Herbivore series. Plus you could win 1 of 2 copies for yourself!

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Flash Post: Have Your Cake

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 15, 2012 · 8 Comments 

A wondrous kitchen gadget designed to make serving your favourite pies, cakes, and more a snap, today’s gift choice is a wonderful seasonally appropriate idea.

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Flash Post: Baker’s Best

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on September 28, 2012 · 4 Comments 

Cook up a great gift idea with this five-piece bake set from historical brand Falcon Enamelware. When you’ve got 100 years behind you? You know you’ve got a good product.

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Flash Post: Sandwiches Are Beautiful

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 12, 2012 · 2 Comments 

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.

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Foodie Fridays: Do You Know The Muffin Man?

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 13, 2012 · 42 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Muffins, muffins everywhere – including in your belly with these two new mega-muffin cookbooks that feature over 300 recipes for those on restricted diets (gluten-free or vegan) and tons of taste to boot.

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Flash Post: Let Them Serve Cake

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 6, 2012 · 7 Comments 

I see pretty, oh so pretty – today’s gift idea are some tres belle cake plates in spring-friendly shades.

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Flash Post: Competitive Edge

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 26, 2012 · 7 Comments 

I’m cooking up a great gift idea today with the Baker’s Edge lasagna pan – designed to keep your layered creations in perfect shape and serve up something special for a crowd.

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Cuts To The Core

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Some fun and frivolous gift-giving options today – cookie cutters!

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Find Of The Month: Handy In The Kitchen

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a fun idea for the chef in your life? Check out the Chef’n line of kitchen gizmos and gadgets that actually *work* – perfect for stocking stuffers, thank-yous, hostess gifts, or simply to say you’re thinking of someone.

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Cupcake Cutie

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 11, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Got a craving for cupcakes? Or simple a bestie that’s talented in baking? Check out these five cupcake-inspired picks for ideas on how to sweeten your sweetheart’s day.

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The Skinny

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on June 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Squeezing into those shorts and not loving what you see? Have a friend on a new fitness regime? Consider this a two-for-one gift idea: Allison Fishman’s “You Can Trust a Skinny Cook”. Buy it for yourself, try it for yourself, love it for yourself, recommend it for everyone you know. I know I am!

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