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Dark Chocolate, Tahini and Sea Salt Cookies

November 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
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This is currently one of my favorite adult cookies! They have the richness of a good PB cookie and the bitterness from dark chocolate. Don’t forget to put top them with a good sprinkle of flaked sea salt for a… Continue Reading →

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Basic Shortbread

February 10, 2020 Leave a Comment
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This is the shortbread from my childhood and quite possibly one of the first cookies I ever learned to bake. The recipe came right off the back of the Canada Cornstarch box and is commonly baked with a half piece… Continue Reading →

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Browned Butter Honey and Clove Madeleines

October 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
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I found this recipe in the British House and Garden magazine and was immediately drawn to it. I love all the flavors here so this became an obvious weekend project. I made a few modifications – I increased the amount… Continue Reading →

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Double Chocolate “Nutella” Cookies

September 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
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Chocolate and hazelnuts are a winning combination and these cookies are no exception. My boys call these ‘adult’ cookies since they don’t resemble their all time favorite milk chocolate chip and Smarties variety (see cookies on the left). The ‘adults’… Continue Reading →

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Red Velvet Madeleines

May 13, 2019 Leave a Comment
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These madeleines are especially pretty and the glaze makes them extra special! Perfect for Everlee’s 1-month celebration! Red Velvet Madeleines 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp red food coloring… Continue Reading →

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Be My Valentine!

February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
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I made these pretty little things for a sweet 18th birthday but I think they are perfect for Valentines! I prefer not to over bake these beauties so they have a bit of chew in the centers and are crisp… Continue Reading →

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“M” is for Madeleines

January 28, 2019 2 Comments
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There is something quintessentially French about a Madeleine. I make a point to indulge in one (or a dozen) every time I visit France but have never considered making them at home until just recently. You see, I caved –… Continue Reading →

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Holiday Gingerbread

December 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
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I love a good gingerbread and I recently discovered that Maya, my 15 month old daughter does too! This recipe makes a LOT of gingerbread and can be halved but I usually just go with the full recipe. Gingerbread dough freezes… Continue Reading →

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PB & J Sandwich Cookies

December 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
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There is something nostalgic about PB & J. Odd for me since I never had a PB & J sandwich until well into my 20s – yet something about it still reminds me of being a kid. These cookies are… Continue Reading →

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Funfetti Cookies

December 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
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There something festive about these cookies. Festive enough to put a giant smile on a very special girl’s face! Remember this cake from last year? I made these with my niece in mind and she even helped me to roll… Continue Reading →

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!

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