Double Dippin’

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a cheap & dirty gift to bring along to your next night out? Debi Does Dips is your worry-free potluck pal and hostess gift guru, based right here in Canada.

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Confessions of a Chocoholic

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Dark chocolate is good for the heart, and so is red wine. The geniuses at Brix Chocolate wondered, why not combine the two and have developed three chocolate products specifically formulated to complement your favourite wines. Consider it a winning choice for a hostess gift!

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Culinary Curiosity

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Still scrambling for some last-minute gift ideas? If the person you’re shopping for has a penchant for fine wine, scrumptious coffee, or sizzling spices, consider purchasing a reference card set from Ghigo Press.

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CONTEST ALERT: Kitchen Crafty

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 5, 2010 · 3 Comments 

Thank the chef in your life with this crafty book of culinary concoctions, perfect as a Thanksgiving hostess gift! As a special thank you to the CGG’s readers, you could WIN a free copy of ‘Gifts Cooks Love’, plus sign up for a free preview of the book.

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Tea-sers Pleasers

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on September 23, 2010 · 1 Comment 

David’s Tea is a Canadian-owned tea revolution, and you can get in on the action with one of their delicious-sounding tea gift sets, perfect for the tea newbie or seasoned expert in your life.

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Chop Chop

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on September 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Kitchenware goes chi chi chic with Joseph Joseph’s extensive line of eye-popping kitchen gadgets, including the super stylish and functional ‘Index’ cutting board system.

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Fast Fry

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

You heard it here first – french fries CAN be healthy! How you ask? With T-Fal’s super nifty fryer that speedily cooks up batches of your favourite fried treats.

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Lobstermania!

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Canada’s Clearwater offers fresh seafood delivered to your door, plus all the fixins to make it a meal to remember.

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Raclette? You Bet!

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 19, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Apparently I have a thing for cheese. Raclette is the newest craze to hit the dinner party set – think of it as the 21st century answer to fondue. Guests craft their own concoctions which always turn out spectacularly – making this a perfect gift for the foodie in your life.

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The Sweetest Thing

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 13, 2010 · 1 Comment 

A lesson and strategy when it comes to personalized, strategic gift giving. How four books I purchased last year completely hit the mark, and how you can do the same for your loved ones.

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