Monthly Archives: December 2011

~ Champagne & Cookies 2011 ~

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Byn

A few weeks ago I hosted my 2nd annual Champagne & Cookies Christmas Party! Nothing like a little hi-brow/lo-brow mixer to kick off the holidays! Just like last year, I spent the month of December in a cookie tizzy, with a … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Byn

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone had a nice holiday. I’m currently marathoning Season 5 of Friday Night Lights, but I rolled off the couch to check in here with a quick update. I’ll be posting a recap of my Champagne & … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Pie Squares

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Byn

Here’s the second treat I made for the Friendsgiving Feast, because you know I can’t just stop at one. Of course, we were all full by the time we got through our pie, so I ended up wrapping these up for … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie + Friendsgiving Feast

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Byn

It has traditionally been a source of irritation to me that once our Canadian Thanksgiving is finished in October, all the American blogs start talking about their Thanksgiving plans, which makes me very jealous. Since I have a dining room … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Dipped Sponge Toffee + Chuck Hughes at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Byn

Erin and I went to the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo a few weeks ago, mostly to see Chuck (we’re on a first name basis, he follows me on Twitter). The Expo itself was something I had a feeling I would either absolutely … Continue reading →

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