When I think of being in the kitchen at Christmas, the first thing that comes to mind is baking. It's a time when things like cinnamon, ginger, dried fruit, nuts and sprinkles are front and centre. At Christmas, I like to put a little extra effort into making treats for the kids to enjoy and to share with those around us. If there is any time of year to do some extra special baking, it's at Christmas.
Hot off my festive trip to Old Québec, I'm excited to be giving away some fun pâtisserie baking tools from Trudeau to get you trying some French treats in your own kitchen this holiday season. These tools will get you set up for making French macarons, madeleines and decorative chocolate garnishes. Then keep your holiday treat shop going with an adorable cake pops set and other tools. Who says Christmas baking has to be all about gingerbread? I'm planning to do some non-traditional holiday baking this year in addition to the usual stuff we love.
My favourite tool in this set is the cake lifter. I can't tell you how many times I have wished I had something like this when gingerly transferring a cake round from the baking rack to the cake stand. Now I can do that task more easily with this sturdy cake lifter. Love it.
Entering is easy! Scroll down to find out how to win this great giveaway of pâtisserie baking tools from Trudeau...
To enter the giveaway of a set of pâtisserie baking tools from Trudeau, leave a comment on this blog post telling me which baking tool has you the most excited to win. PLEASE LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IN YOU WIN.
One entry per person. Canadian residents only. One winner will be selected randomly on Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. The winner will be contacted directly and announced on Family Feedbag and its associated social media channels.
Good luck!
My mom is from Taiwan and she often tells me about these delicious little egg cakes that she used to eat in her childhood. They were eggy, buttery, soft and sweet; they were also cooked in a pan similar to the madeline pan! It would be great to re create these cakes for my mom, as she hasn't eaten them for over 30 years. The madeline pan would come in very handy, just as all the other tools in the Trudeau baking tools set would for mine and my mom's love of cooking :) (my email is angela.chu703@gmail.com )
ReplyDeleteoh my! This is a fantastic giveaway and since I'm not a natural baker, I'm one who needs gadgets to be able to bake properly - need all the help I can get!! Love the Madeline pan :)
ReplyDeleteEmail: ginni@spicyeggplant.com
The cake lifter - many uses - uber practical for any kitchen! ll (at) bell (dot) net
ReplyDeleteI think any of these told would be wonderful to have but I already have my heart set on the icing syringe. I envision many uses for it.
ReplyDeleteOh I've always wanted a madeleine pan! juliebakesalot@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the cake lifter!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! You mean I have to pick just ONE?? The cake lifter would definitely be used in my house and possibly save me from the many baking disasters I seem to have, although that madeleine pan and the macaron liner are both amazing!! What a fantastic set!! Email: misocraftyknits at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteFor me it is the cake lifter because I've never found one that was sturdy and delicate enough at the same time and this one looks like it could do it! (Suzi)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the generous giveaway and the chance to win. I love the madeleine pan.
ReplyDeleteI do love that macaron pan:) as well as the little syringe I can see many uses for it for decorating the plate. thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity! k8carling@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteEvery blind guy needs a reliable lifter
ReplyDeleteUmmmm, hello cake lifter?! Seriously anxiety reducing kitchen tool if I ever saw one. Email is MyKitchenLoveBlog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe madeleine pan, for sure - I can never allow myself to buy one (because there's always something else that I need more), so winning one would solve that problem.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's onewetfoot at gmail dot com
DeleteDefinitely the icing syringe but everything looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI think the cake pop holder looks great. Like others i think it all looks fun.
ReplyDeleteConveytrump@gmail.com
Maybe some of these tools could help make my baking look better. I would love the opportunity to try them out. blbond@shaw.ca
ReplyDeleteI'm most excited about the cake pop mould!
ReplyDeleteI also would love the cake lifter. I'm terrible at moving, lifting, flipping... it's my weakness in the kitchen -- so I love anything that makes it easier.
ReplyDeleteMy email: skyalive1976(at)gmail(dot)com
DeleteThe cake lifter seems like an amazing little tool!!
ReplyDeleteAshleeksmith@gmail.com
I am most excited to win the madelaine pan
ReplyDeletebrendapenton(at)gmail(dot)com
I have always wanted to try making macarons, but I keep putting it off. I think this mat would really give me a push to finally enter the wonderful world of macaron making.
ReplyDeletejulia@imagelicious.com
I'd say the madelaine pan.
ReplyDeleteWow look at the cake, wish I could have a piece right now.
Thanks for the giveaway
lushka204@gmail.com
I would love to try the macaron mold as they are my daughter's favourite. catherinenash3@gmail.com
ReplyDeletewould love to try making cake pops! alyra2(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the cake lifter, but I also am very excited by the macaron liner! While I have never made macarons, they are on my bucket list. Thank you for such a generous giveaway! pjmarchese@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the genius of the cake lifter but have always wanted to make beautiful little madeleines.
ReplyDeleteMe me me! I would love to win this for my beautiful talented sister in law who runs a home cake business. She makes delectable macaroons -latest ones are hello kitty themed! Please enter me. She would use the lifter and macaroon mold. Jenlinders@hotmail.com and check out Sweet Sugar Momma on Facebook! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would love to try my hand at French macarons! They are just lovely but I have yet to attempt them! Everything looks great, Thanks for the fantastic offer! 😊 Tiff_williams10@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow could I not have known there is such a thing as a cake lifter?! I always ice on the platter and then try to clean up the excess icing around it-this seems much better. It sounds like this is THE one to have, so I'd love to win it! Thanks Amy!
ReplyDeleteIt's my New Years Resolution to make Madeleines and Macarons! Love the little shaping mat for the macarons and of course the traditional madeleine pan!
ReplyDeletedoh! katie(at)perkins(dot)come(dot)es
Deletei would love the madeline pan becuase it reminds me of france and going into the many kitchen shops. thanks
ReplyDeletem.convey@shaw.ca