After 15 years of doing software development, I decided it's time for a change for me. An opportunity came up at work and I took it. I guess you could say it's a bit of a career change, but I'm still in IT, so it's not a complete career change. However, for me, something totally new and I'm looking forward to it. Most people are scared of change, but I love change, I love to learn something new and expand m ...

I love the holidays! My favorite part is all the time off from work. I don't have to go back till Wednesday so I really am enjoying this time. The weather in Calgary has been unbelievable, there barely is any snow left on the ground. That makes me happy, but I'm sure some people miss the snow. But not me, I've been loving the warmer weather, however I am not naive and I know what's coming. :) Well I had to ...

Yes, I'm still making cookies. Only a few days left until Christmas so I am taking advantage of this. I love these cookies.  They are so gorgeous and so delicious.  I make them for every holiday and then some. They are so much fun to make, well if you enjoy baking, and let me not mention how much I love to taste them. These cookies are a staple at my house for the holidays and everybody just loves them. I j ...

Happy Holidays everyone! I love love this time of year. I have baked so many cookies recently but recipe, I think is special. Dates, chocolate and pecans, well that is a great marriage.  They are amazing, my husband was so reluctant to try these cookies but once he tried it he loved it.  They are fairly easy to make but requires some finesse and patience. The first time I made them, they did not turn out so ...

I've been making these chocolate rumballs for quite a few years now, about 10 years. I can't remember the name of the book, but my friend had this book full of desserts made from cake mix and this recipe comes from this book. There is no holiday at my house without these rumballs. Any potluck I have at work, I bring chocolate rumballs. We absolutely love them. Let me tell you why. The secret is the rum, and ...

Yes, cookies again! Christmas is coming so it's time to make cookies. Now these cookies, I can honestly say I have no idea why they are called Mexican Wedding Cookies because they just look so festive to me. They look like a Christmas cookie. If you are a fan of pecans, you will love these cookies. They melt in your mouth. Ground pecans, butter, powdered sugar, yum! Together it's the perfect marriage, they ...

'I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.' ~Shirley Temple I'm going to be posting a lot of cookie recipes in the next few weeks. Trust me when I say this is my favorite time of the year, I cannot wait for December, and the reason is because I get to bake a lot and I don't need any reason or excuse, it's December, it's ...

Outside it's snowing and it's beautiful, well from the inside anyway, I wouldn't want to be out there driving. So as far as I'm concerned now, let it snow, let it snow. My dog just loves this weather, she wants to be outside all the time. Today we put up the Christmas tree and it's beautiful. My husband thinks it's too early but I think not. So perfect weather for putting up a Christmas tree. I was also in ...

I love coconut macaroons. I remember when I was a teenager I used to work in a bakery and we used to sell chocolate coconut macaroons there. They were my favorite. These coconut macaroons can definitely be dipped in chocolate but they are just as good without the chocolate. They are so good, they did not last long, my husband could not stop eating them. They are very addictive. They are very easy to make as ...

Today is my one year blog anniversary. I can't believe I've been doing this for a year now, and what a year it's been. Just recently my husband and I have released our pride and joy, foodepix.com so I've been really busy the past few weeks. So busy I almost forgot about my blog anniversary. I had big plans to cook or bake something big, however foodepix.com took priority so not so much time for baking or co ...

OK, before you call me crazy, take a moment and read this. I would not steer you wrong. These peanut butter and bacon cookies are going to be the best peanut butter cookies you ever ate. Trust me on this one! Take a moment and think about this, how can anything with bacon in it be bad. And pair that off with peanut butter and you've got a winner. If you don't like peanut butter and bacon, then do not read a ...

Oatmeal raisin and white chocolate cookies, boy that's a mouthful. I have to tell you though, I love oatmeal cookies, and I'll make them often with all kinds of different stuff in them, sometimes the more I can pack in them the better. Like in these ones, raisins and white chocolate and pecans. :) As far as I'm concerned these are a healthy food item. That's right! With 3 cups of oats in them, they can't be ...

These chocolate coconut cookies are to die for. I was looking through my cookie books last night and came across this wonderful cookie recipe. I have to tell you I was really impressed with them, primarily because they look like little bags filled with goodies. They are so adorable and let me tell you, they taste amazing. I love these cookies. Although they are not that simple to put together, they are wort ...

Do you have some strawberries left over? Don't throw them out! These Strawberry Banana Shortbread cookies are to die for! It's a sure way to get your kids to get to east some fruits. I love this season, so many delicious fruits to choose from, and strawberries, apricots, grapes, bananas are some of my favorite fruits. Since I love to bake, I always try to incorporate fruits into what I'm making. These cooki ...

Last year I worked on a project where we were evaluating some software from different vendors. Now we never purchased the software, but for Christmas I received an envelope from the vendor, inside a Christmas card and this wonderful chocolate chip cookie recipe which was titled Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now who am I to argue with this. I thought this was real nice of this lady, and what a wonderful ...