Every holiday I try to bake something unique, something memorable. This year I am putting a twist on the Gâteau Basque. Gâteau Basque originated in the Basque region of France. It is traditionally made with an almond cookie dough, filled with pastry cream and/or cherry preserves. I first tasted it when I was at myRead more
This recipe was born out of various ingredients I happened to have in my house. I bought a bunch of pears from a local farmer’s market weeks ago that I needed to eat or use somehow. I also made some caramel for a recipe test that unfortunately didn’t work so there was leftover. There wereRead more
Hello, October! “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables I recently borrowed some cookbooks from the library, needless to say, they were all about baking. One of them is by Rose Levy Beranbaum, a highly regarded baking author. Her recipes are known forRead more
Whenever I am craving bread, I tend to turn to the kitchen and make my own because I get to add whatever I want in it. For this bread I used pine nuts and dried cherries, which I found is such a great flavour combination. Of course, you can make a version of your own by changingRead more
Nearing the end of August, I would like to share one of my favourite recipes from Yummy Workshop. Four years ago, I started my blog, as a way to share my cooking experiences and as a way to try food writing so I can write a cookbook someday. In April 2012, I participated in theRead more
If you like French toast, you will love bostock. I first learned about this French pastry from my workplace. It’s a brioche slice dipped in syrup, baked with almond cream and almond slices on top. The result is a tender and moist cake-like brioche with a crunchy-topped custardy almond cream. The texture resembles that of a French toast,Read more
