When it comes to the holidays, Chef Anna Mandziuk at Community Kitchen Program of Calgary says anything that is considered a comfort food are her favourite things to bake. “Fruit crisps or pies, coffee cakes, and anything chocolate – simple recipes, simple ingredients, and not time-consuming.”    Chocolate Pistachio Cookies check all the boxes and have a touch of nostalgia. “This recipe is from when I owned and ran a pastry shop,” she explains. “We only made these cookies at

Many of us grew up making cookies with our moms, or still enjoy baking them with our own kids, or just for ourselves – it’s a simple...

There’s nothing like the crunch of fallen leaves and the wistful song of geese heading south, accompanied by a mug of something warm to...

With a menu that changes every week, pastry chef Larissa Costella has plenty of opportunity to tap into her creativity at Calgary’s Salt...

During the holidays, the sights, the sounds, and the smells – especially those of cookies baking in the oven – never fail to stir up...

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, may be famous for its music and scenery but any Islander will tell you that the best thing about living...

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We love it when the holidays come round - there’s always so many things to suit the sweet tooth! From confections to cakes, cookies, and...

This recipe first appeared in our December 2013 issue as part of 5 Calgarians' Cookies, submitted by food-and-travel writer Gwendolyn...