Apple Pie Scones: yields 1 dozen small pcs 2 cups all purpose flour 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup …
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Beet Pickled Daikon Radish
Beet Pickled Daikon Radish: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 TB salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1/2…
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Salad of Pickled Vegetables, Pickled Nectarine + Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette
Pickled Vegetables: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup white vinegar 2 cup water 2 TB salt 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp…
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Za’atar Spice Blend
Za’atar is one of my most favorite condiments, it lends well to almost any type of cuisine but particularly Middle Eastern as that is it’s place of origin. It’s subtle flavors enhance without overpowering. Try it on any meats, in some toasted large pearl couscous, or load up your yogurt with it and drizzle it…
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Poppyseed Cupcakes with Poached Apple Roses
I have nothing much to say today other than the fact that I’m cooking and baking summer-like things today, due to a saddening negative-numbers weather forecast for March. You’re a wishful thinker if you’re a Torontonian expecting any kind of spring. We’re still donning our down jackets and mits up here guys. Make it stop! …
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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve had a couple of mushy old bananas sitting in the freezer for quite some time, and since banana bread’s a little boring – these cookies have put them to much better use! Sorry for the nonpareils sprinkle overload, what else am I going to do with the leftovers from this week’s cake?! PS- they’re…
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Ombre Vanilla Buttercream Cake, with Lemon Syrup
I’ve been meaning to put together more of a substantial post such as this one for a while now. I’ve been laying awake some nights with ideas running through my mind for different cake designs. Having to go get all of the supplies even for something as simple as this cake – it’s no small…
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Blackberry Lemon Curd + Crispy Meringue
Blackberry Lemon Curd: yields 4-6 portions 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup blackberry juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup …
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Monde du Chocolate – Photoshoot Part II
Today marks the finishing up of my first photoshoot for Monde du Chocolate. Hand crafted, hand painted chocolate bon bons out of Toronto, Ontario. I really had a blast with this shoot, it’s a pleasure to play with such gorgeous product. I love food, I love photography, and there’s almost nothing better than the two…
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Monde du Chocolat – A Photo Shoot.
I’m spending some time off from baking and posting recipes this week, as I’m working on a photo shoot for Monde du Chocolat. Hand made, hand painted chocolate bon bons out of Toronto, Ontario. I’m happy to share them with you, and if you have chocolate inquiries you can contact Monde du Chocolat at Erika.Han@mondeduchocolat.com.…
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No Thyme to Waste 