1) Caramel Apple Pops by Tootsie. I just discovered these this year I am a little upset it didn't happen earlier and you can get them all year round at Shopper's Drug Mart not just on Halloween. I like to call them my driving sucker. They helped me stay awake while my mother and I drove across Canada on my book tour........2)Jumping Bean Espresso by Planet Bean in Guelph, Ontario. This is the best espresso ever. It's not bitter, very smooth and strong to boot. I have searched most of Ontario for this Espresso other than the Guelph locations it's also available in Port Elgin at It's All Good in Goderich at Kulpepper's and in Toronto at The Big Carrot.......3) The Bloody Caesar. I am ashamed to tell you as a Canadian this August was the first time I have ever had a Bloody Caesar. I know what the heck was I thinking. I am obsessed with them. My favourite Caesar locations are: The Rubberboot in Blyth Ontario and I'm not just saying that because it's my old stomping grounds, the garnish with a dill pickle (amazing) . Neebing Roadhouse in Thunder Bay had an awesome Caesar as well (and tasty pizza)! I still have a few more provinces to try but so far in my opinion those are the top notch places.....4) Lindt Fleur De Sel it's not only the perfect combination of sweet and salty but for some reason the chocolate reminds me of Easter chocolate...in a good way.....5)Chicago Mix popcorn by Garret Popcorn Shops in Chicago Illinois. OMG if you are in downtown Chicago you MUST try this popcorn. You don't even have to ask directions just smell your way to the store. I'm am drooling thinking about it now. If heaven were popcorn it would be this!!......OK folks there you have it my new favourite edible obsessions. I would love to know if you have any you would like to share. Here's to finding new favourites in 2010!

Hola everyone, Come on out for my meet & greet this Thursday December 17th from 6:30- 9pm at CHapters Queensway (across from Sherway Gardens). Not sure what I'm baking yet but I'm sure it will be yummy!

Hey gang come on out and say hi! I will be at McNally Robinson (Shops at Don Mills) in Toronto December 11th from 7-9pm. I know it's cold out but I promise my gingerbread biscotti will make up for it:)

Howdy Everyone, I'm super excited to let you know The Happy Baker has just won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for best Canadian dessert cookbook. Yippee ... In February in Paris The Happy Baker book will be competing against a number of other countries in the same category for best dessert cookbook in the world. The winner will be announced February 11th 2010. Thank you to my food photographer Jason Hervey, designer Sandy Peic, prop stylist Eden Bluetsein and editor Carla Lucchetta your hard work was very much appreciated! ... I'm hoping I can make it out to Paris for the awards ceremony and cookbook fair that follows. A single and sassy girl in Paris for Valentine's Day ... I feel another chapter for my next book coming on. Bonjour Paris!!