In my house, these are called Chocolate Bears. Largely because the recipe is from Build a Bear and came with a bear shaped cookie cutter. These are ridiculously addictive, so consider yourself forewarned.
Ingredients: 3 C Flour 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 C Unsalted Butter 1 1/2 C Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2/3 C Cocoa Powder
When I gave you the deets on what I put on my face everyday, I didn't lie when I said my go-to foxy up product was a red lipstick. No matter where I go, I always keep a bold red in my purse. After all, you never know who you're going to meet. If I run into a prince, I'm going to be prepared.
Sometimes, after a long work week, we need a pick me up. A little something that gives us inspiration, hope and cheers us up. Which is why last month, we posted one of our favourite quotes from Mae West, check that out over here. This week, we wanted to post another #QOTD (quote of the day) to help lift your spirits and make you think a little.
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It's the holiday season which means one thing: party time. It's time to get together, share a few drinks, do some dancing (perhaps some mistletoe kissing?) and have a plain ol' excellent time. Of course, you'll need a soundtrack to your evening - we've got you covered with a mix of retro and new holiday jams.
We recently introduced you to heath guru Talia Chai, who gave us the low down on how to survive the temptations of holiday party season. While we'd love to down a nice tall glass of eggnog every day this season, it isn't exactly the healthiest option. So, we asked Talia to give us her favourite smoothie recipe for something delicious and nutritious. Here's what Talia had to...
Rooted in everything gastronomically fulfilling and wholesome, Talia Chai is a vivacious Toronto-bred Holistic Nutritionist and Natural Foods Chef. Though don't let her credentials intimidate you: she is the consummate bubbly girl next door (literally—you can find her at The Detox Market a block away from ChickAdvisor headquarters!) With the holidays and the inevitable sugar-temptation just...
So, you've gotten (or are going to get for us procrastinators) all your major presents for the holidays. You know what you're picking up for your parents, significant other and even your siblings. Well, then look at you, you efficient and proactive person, you!
You think you're doing pretty well, don't you? Until you realise, uh oh - what about your happy hour partner at work? Your friends...