Merry Christmas!
I love this time of year! And every December I make a batch of my gingerbread cookies for my mom to give as part of gifts to her friends. I stick to the traditional recipe from Martha Stewart that uses
Baking: Cinnamon Rolls!
Most of you know that I love to bake and although I’m good at following recipes, I’m often thinking about what ingredients are in my pantry and by using what’s available – I experiment! Well, one of my favourite cravings
Panda Bear Bread
Awhile back, my friend H sent me a Pinterest post that she came across called Panda Bear Bread. So we decided to take up the challenge of making panda bread a couple of weekends ago. Its definitely not as
Stromboli
Since my bread making class and my trip out to Mr. Martin’s farm last weekend, I was inspired to use some of the goodies I had purchased from the farm and try my hand at baking something I’ve never tried
Japan 2012: Japanese Bakeries
Traditionally, the staple of the Japanese diet is rice – they eat it morning, lunch and dinner. But with the popularity and influence of the French, the breads and pastries coming out of some Japanese bakeries are so creative and
Bread Making 101
I’m going to admit, although I’m a huge foodie, my true passion doesn’t isn’t cooking but baking! It started when I was a kid, baking chocolate chip cookies in my parent’s kitchen – my family loved when I baked! So
Girls Night Out!
I’m taking a break from my Japan series for this post, its not every day that my really close circle of girlfriends get together just to chill and celebrate! My friend B and her husband just bought their first house
Japan 2012: Harbs
If there’s one thing you notice about the Japanese, its their love for sweets. Very much influenced by France and the rest of Europe, their cakes and pastries are based on European techniques but add Japanese flavour profiles. Flavours like:
Japan 2012: Mister Donut
For those of us who travel or live in the US have at the very least, heard of Mister Donut. Now I know what you’re thinking, why on earth would I bother going to Mister Donut when there can be
Triple Berry Crumble
It is now week 2 of my “no refined sugar” challenge and I must admit, I’m feeling much better and lighter than when I started. This past long “Family Day” weekend, my friend S invited the usual gang for an
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