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Category: Desserts

Fernet Boozy Brownies

Fernet Boozy Brownies

Mark your calendars! In 53 days, it will be National Brownie Day! Now December 8th is already a special day in the TravelFoodCool calendar, but since we get to celebrate National Brownie Day, it becomes doubly special! Brownies were created in the United States at […]

Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies

Did you know that this upcoming Monday, May 13 is National Apple Pie Day? While it may be “as American as apple pie“, I would argue that apple pie is a great Canadian dessert too. Apples are one of the few fruits that grow and […]

Santa’s Mini Snowflake Pies

Santa’s Mini Snowflake Pies

Santa, I’ve been good this year, I swear! I can’t believe that Christmas is less than one week away! While most of us have been very good pretty good this year, it doesn’t hurt to offer up a little last minute bribe to Old Saint […]

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

We’re still celebrating pumpkins here at TFC! And why not? We have plenty of reasons to love pumpkins! The orange colour is a cheerful pop in these grey fall days. Pumpkin contains fibre, potassium and Vitamin C, all of which are good for your heart. […]

Ferragosto Feast!

Ferragosto Feast!

Today is Ferragosto in Italy! If you’ve ever been to Italy on August 15, you have probably noticed how quiet everything is. Why? It’s Ferragosto!  Ferragosto is a public holiday, which means everyone gets a vacation day from work! While most things will be closed (“chiuso […]

Pineapple Ginger Mint Italian Granita

Pineapple Ginger Mint Italian Granita

After the winter we had in Toronto, I swore I would not complain about the heat this summer. Italian summers can get pretty hot, especially if you’re walking around Rome or Florence. If you’ve ever been to Italy on a hot summer day, chances are […]

Candy Cane Bark and Boozy Buttons

Candy Cane Bark and Boozy Buttons

The holiday countdown is on! This, for most people, is the last week of work or school. Shopping is (almost) done, the tree is up and the house is decorated! I’m ready for the holidays! Candy canes always remind me of the holidays. Candy Canes […]

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