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.
Strawberry Fields Forever
CONTEST ALERT! A variation on the ‘Colour Your World’ posts with a flavour-meets-colour of the month: strawberry. Plus you could win a Northern Strawberry gift set from Fruits & Passion!
Mama’s Day Mondays: Mom Edition 2012
Mother’s Day is coming up fast…so today I present you with five awesome gifts just for YOUR mom. Trinkets that nod to her personal interests and have a sentimental note, without blowing the bank.
Presents By The Page Part One – Nonfiction!
CONTEST ALERT: A roundup of some of the most exciting nonfiction reads this holiday season for just about everyone on your gift list. Plus a contest to win one of five copies of one of the titles I’m most excited about here!
Foodie Fridays: Make the Bread, Buy The Butter
Surprise! Another Foodie Friday post – although not strictly vegetarian-themed, it’s definitely in the spirit of last month’s posts. This amazing book is part memoir, part cookbook, and will open your eyes to all sorts of kitchen (and gift-giving) possibilities. Read on for a FREE preview recipe – Pumpkin Pie!
Foodie Fridays: Vegan Holiday Kitchen
Our final Foodie Friday (or is it?) is finally here – and this time, I’m getting you prepped for the holidays with a review of Nava Atlas’ new book Vegan Holiday Kitchen. Bonus: two freebie recipes for you to bring some holiday spice to your kitchen over the weekend.
Foodie Fridays: Fresh
Today’s foodtastic post features Fresh, a Toronto chain of eateries that specialize in vegan fare, vegetarian take-out, and lip-smacking juices. Healthy, local, and perfect for the aspiring vegetarian / vegan chef in your midst!
Bean Laden
Pssssst. Over here. Great gift-giving idea inside from a Canadian coffee aficionado…just keep it quiet. Or don’t.
The Skinny
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!
Follow The Breadcrumbs
Got a hostess gift to get? Check out Magic Crumbs, a collection of gourmet, flavour-infused Panko Breadcrumbs for a fun, festive addition to any kitchenista’s pantry.
Takes The Cake
Got a cupcake queen in your life? Dial it up with these adorable cupcake kits that’ll take your mini muffins into majestic new territory.
Island Paradise
Granola not cutting it for you? Check out Canadian-made Denman Island Chocolate for a slice of pure chocolately heaven, perfect as a treat for yourself…or a lucky friend in your life.
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