Poll - Robin Hood

Every month we’re asking you, our community, a different poll question to help us bring you the recipes and tips you need.

Be sure to check back regularly to find out the latest results and participate in our next poll.

Who doesn’t love Mother’s Day breakfast in bed? What would you like to be treated to?

Classic pancakes
Fresh fruit-filled muffins
Warm and sweet crepes
French toast with maple syrup

Want some more food for thought? Here are all the results from our previous polls.

Take a look to see what the latest trends are in the baking community you might even learn something new!

December

What will you bake with your kids during March Break?

Treats that are fun to decorate (27%)

Snacks that can be frozen for lunches (32%)

Easy treats that can be eaten right away (41%)

November

How do you prepare baking for holiday entertaining?

Supplement with store bought (13%)

Make extra batches (63%)

Get help from my family (7%)

Cram baking into the last minute (17%)

October

Have you ever used up extra Halloween candy to decorate your baked goods?

Yes, but I always ask the children first (21%)

No, I let the kids have their fun (23%)

What extra Halloween candy? (55%)

September

What’s the king of the table at your family Thanksgiving?

Dessert (12%)

Main Course (41%)

Vegetable (3%)

Bread (1%)

All of the above (43%)

August

What substitute ingredients do you use to make your recipes more wholesome?

Yogurt for sour cream (28%)

Molasses for honey or maple syrup (2%)

Whole wheat flour for white flour (51%)

Applesauce & buttermilk for butter (19%)

July

When it comes to baking for back to school, what’s your strategy?

Nutrition first (43%)

Make the kids feel special (36%)

Allergy management (12%)

Fussy eaters (8%)

June

What’s your Dad’s favourite breakfast?

Bacon, eggs and toast (59%)

Pancakes (12%)

Cereal and milk (5%)

Danish or other sweet bread and coffee (24%)

May

How do your kids like to help when you make cookies?

Measure out the ingredients (30%)

Mix up the dough (37%)

Taste test (28%)

Stack cooled cookies (5%)

April

What’s the all-time favourite cookie in your house?

Chocolate chip (52%)

Oatmeal raisin (21%)

Shortbread (21%)

Any type of decorated cookie (6%)

March

For outdoor activities, what snack do you pack for your kids?

Half a sandwich (12%)

Trail mix (39%)

Fruit and two cookies (40%)

Snacking cake (9%)

February

How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Decadent dessert (45%)

Chocolate treat at lunch (11%)

A special sit-down breakfast (22%)

A wrapped gift (22%)

January

What ingredients or foods do you try to cook with more?

Fruit and vegetables (49%)

Fat-reduced products (20%)

Fibre rich ingredients (25%)

Foods with added nutrients (6%)

December

What are your favourite holiday flavours?

Ginger (19%)

Peppermint (17%)

Orange (10%)

Cinnamon (54%)

November

When company stays overnight, what do you like to serve for breakfast?

Overnight strata (18%)

Bacon, eggs and toast (51%)

French toast (14%)

Fruit, yogurt and muffins (17%)

October

What vegetable do you use most in sweet baked goods?

Pumpkin (29%)

Carrots (49%)

Zucchini (16%)

Sweet potato (7%)

September

What fall fruit do you like to use in recipes most?

Apples (93%)

Pears (5%)

Grapes (1%)

Pomegranate (1%)

August

What after-school snacks do you give your kids?

Cut-up vegetables and dip (17%)

Homemade cookies, quick bread or muffins (36%)

Fresh fruit such as bananas and apples (43%)

Half a sandwich (4%)

July

What restaurant main course do you like to make at home?

Fish and chips (23%)

Wings with carrot sticks and dip (10%)

Spaghetti and meat balls (47%)

Chicken Caesar with garlic bread (21%)

June

What is your family’s favourite weekend breakfast?

Pancakes or French toast (36%)

Bacon, eggs and toast (50%)

Fruit, yogurt and muffins (8%)

Overnight strata (5%)

May

What new recipes are you most interested in trying?

Quick dinners (39%)

Cookies and other baked goods (24%)

Special desserts (22%)

Appetizers (14%)

April

What dessert makes you think of spring?

Pavlova with spring berries (18%)

Rhubarb pie (35%)

Lemon cake or cookies (23%)

A light and fruity cheesecake (24%)

March

What do your kids like to eat for lunch?

Soup (33%)

Sandwich (24%)

Dinner leftovers (16%)

Pizza (26%)

February

What is your favourite family activity?

Rent or see a movie (22%)

Do a sports activity together (8%)

Enjoy a special meal together (53%)

Visit friends or family (17%)

January

Where do you look for new recipes?

Websites (49%)

Magazines (14%)

Cookbooks (34%)

Friends (3%)

December

What holiday treat is a must in your house?

Traditional cookies (67%)

Decadent squares (16%)

Different types of chocolate (9%)

Different types of candy (8%)

November

What’s your special helper’s favourite job in the kitchen?

Mixing (16%)

Adding ingredients (13%)

Decorating (20%)

Licking the spoon (50%)

October

What kinds of recipes do you use fresh or canned pumpkin for?

Pies (29%)

Quick bread or muffins (35%)

Soup (17%)

All of the above (19%)

August

What do your kids request most as an after-school snack?

Cookies or quick bread (61%)

Yogurt or pudding (12%)

Half a sandwich (16%)

Fruit and nuts (11%)

July

When you go to a shower, you look forward to eating:

Desserts (32%)

Warm hors d’oeuvres (29%)

Pinwheel mini sandwiches (27%)

A full luncheon (12%)

June

On Father’s Day, what is your father’s favourite dessert?

chocolate cake (26%)

cookies (14%)

homemade pie (35%)

strawberry shortcake (25%)

June

Your family’s favourite summer fruit treat is:

Strawberry shortcake (55%)

Fruit and ice cream (12%)

A fruit pie (23%)

Peach melba (11%)

May

What beverage does your family serve with cake?

Milk (38%)

Tea (28%)

Coffee, including specialty coffee (34%)

Juice (0%)

April

What flavour of jam do you always have in the cupboard?

Strawberry (55%)

Raspberry (33%)

Apricot (7%)

Blueberry (5%)

March

What is your family’s favourite birthday cake?

Traditional chocolate cake (38%)

All vanilla (17%)

A special family recipe (24%)

A themed and decorated cake (21%)

February

What’s your favourite chocolate?

dark (46%)

milk (34%)

white (6%)

with nuts and/or raisins (13%)

January

How often do you use a slow cooker to prepare meals?

Once a week (33%)

Every few weeks (30%)

Once a month (22%)

Never - I don't have one (16%)