Blooms and Baking – Floral Hand Pies

It is hard to believe that this is my first quarantine post. I have been extremely busy with my bakery business. A great deal has changed since March – how we operate, changes in our pastries and our staffing etc. After a few months of hustling in the kitchen, I finally found some time toRead more

Spiced Madeleines with Salted Caramel Sauce & French Appetizers Giveaway

I love madeleines, they are one of the most iconic French pastries. When I received the book French Appetizers from Marie, the fellow Canadian food blogger of Food Nouveau I was so excited to try the Spiced Madeleines with Salted Caramel Sauce recipe. Marie is so inspirational in many ways, she is a mother, she sharesRead more

Apricot Marzipan Honey Thyme Tart

This summer pastry combines a few of my favourite things: flaky pastry, apricots, honey, and marzipan. I love the tartness of the luscious apricots with the sweet honey and marzipan. Fresh apricot is one of my favourite summer fruits. Its soft texture and floral flavour makes it a beautiful fruit to preserve. I occasionally makeRead more

Toasted Whole Grain Scones

I love toasted whole grains, it brings out their best flavours when making baked goods. I was very excited to receive a care package from Rogers Foods, a local grains company. I’ve always liked using Rogers flours, especially their whole rye flour and unbleached all-purpose flour. As a baker, I always bake with unbleached flourRead more

Lemon Poppy Seed Bostock

I love combining North American classics with French pastries! Bostock is simply a slice of brioche dipped in orange-scented syrup and baked with a layer of almond cream and sliced almonds on top. The sweet and cake-like bread with a nutty and crunchy almond topping is a bite of heaven. I love baking with citrus,Read more

Peanut Butter and Jelly Croissants

I make double-baked almond croissants at work everyday, they are one of the bakery’s best sellers. They are a staple of a French bakery, just like a regular croissant. The first time I had an almond croissant, it was like a revelation. A buttery croissant filled with a cake-like almond filling, topped with crunchy almondsRead more

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