Delectable treats for every occasion-100 of the best holiday,
special-occasion and lunchbox favourites from homes across
Canada.
Who can resist a delicious home-baked cookie, bar or square?
Nobody! That's what CBC Radio discovered when they invited
listeners to share their recipes for these tasty treats. Dessert
lovers everywhere rolled up their sleeves, dug into their family
archives and sent in their sweetest offerings, each one accompanied
by a story about what makes it special.
This collection brings together the best and most delectable of
these treats. Whether it's a nostalgic recipe passed down through
generations-Grammi's Fantastic Lemon Squares, German Jam Cakes,
Christmas Brownies, Mazurek, Easy Almond Squares-or a new
concoction that will ensure fame in the family tree-Marpole Bars,
Best-Ever Fruit Bars, Barb's Peanut-Butter Cup Squares, Sue's B
Squares-there is something here for every age and palate. All of
the recipes have been fully tested, and their everyday ingredients
and step-by-step instructions put them within easy reach of even
occasional bakers.
The best desserts, like the best stories, are made for sharing.
Whether you're celebrating with family, surprising your co-workers
or simply having a good friend in for coffee, these delectable
cookies, bars and squares are sure to delight.