Yes I made the Mexican mole poblano as I’d planned (and I had a terrible burning sensation on my hands for at least 12 hours from it!), but I also made apple pie. After doing some research online I found out that a variety of apple called the Mutsu is also regarded as one of the top…
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It’s been some time since I’ve posted anything, and even longer since I’ve baked bread at home. Frank is now a couple of months old and these bread rolls are his first babies in weeks. I left him sat in the fridge to congeal for a while because I’ve been too lazy to even throw a…
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Anything dessert that has a savoury spin on it is something I want to bake and eat. Period. Maybe it’s because I started out as a cook before I fell into the pastry world. Maybe it’s just because salt is my crack. Some people can devour an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one…
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I’m finally in possession of Peter Reinhart’s Crust and Crumb. After spending an entire day off browsing used book stores and much thanks to Toronto’s BMV, I’ve come out on top. Reinhart’s Crust and Crumb and Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential: both for less than $15. The latter (which was actually a gift for someone else) came…
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Pate de Fruit is one of my favourite things to make in the shop. It’s a simple task yet the result is beautiful and clean. This fruit candy has a near-forever shelf life due it’s high sugar content which acts as a preservative, so this is a treat you can hide in the pantry for…
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You know you’re in Canada when your midnight run has you dodging bunny rabbits on the sidewalk! At least I haven’t had too many skunk run-ins, right? *knocks on wood* My abnormal work hours leaves me awake late at night, and sleeping in past the normal person’s alarm. This is why I’m starting to really…
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