Sun 20 Questions: Kathy Leskow

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Kathy Leskow has a passion for family, community, and cookies. Kathy is the founder and CEO (Cookie Eating Officer) of Confetti Sweets, a Sherwood Park based bakery specializing in all things sweet. When she is not working, you may find Kathy glamping with her three beautiful children, drinking fine wine, and eating cookies, of course!

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It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast?

If I’m lucky, I would be having my mom’s famous crepes filled with fresh picked berries. In reality, it’s a pack of instant oatmeal and black tea.

If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be?

Interior design. I would love to spend someone else’s money to create amazing spaces.

Who’s your hero?

My dad. He passed away 20 years ago, but I still try to live a life that would make him proud.

Last book you couldn’t put down?

All In by Arlene Dickinson.

Who was your childhood celebrity crush?

Corey Hart, Rob Lowe, and Craig Simpson.

What’s playing in your iPod (CD, cassette or eight-track) right now?

My daughters rap throwback selection of the day.

If you could see one concert, what would it be?

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Live Aid at Wembley Stadium

What’s the best thing about Edmonton?

I love the friendly and down to earth people. And the fact that my family lives here.

What’s your weirdest habit?

Owning a gourmet cookie shop and still buying chips ahoy cookies for home

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Goodbyes that take more than 30 minutes. If you are leaving, let’s go! Otherwise I’m pretty chill.

What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?

A Skor Blizzard

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I was giving a heartfelt, mushy shout out singling out each of my team members, and I legit forgot someone’s name. I’m never going to be forgiven for that one.

Which person, alive or dead, would you like to have dinner with?

Princess Diana. I love watching all the scandalous movies as of late.

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What’s your favourite vacation destination?

Disneyland. I’ll be a kid at heart until the day I die. 😉

What is your favourite TV show?

Island Life. A girl can dream, right?! Or really any HGTV show discovering interesting places to live.

What’s your dream car?

A fancy motorhome.

If you could have one super power, what would it be?

To be able to eat as many cookies (or chocolate) as I like without gaining an ounce.

What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do?

Spend a month in Italy, just enjoying life and soaking in the culture.

If we’re buying, you’re having…

Hand made chicken fingers and fries, or spaghetti aglio e olio. I’m a cheap date.

What are your words to live by?

Life is short. Eat dessert first.