Ok, so I have to bashfully admit that although I’ve only been hearing endless great things about Dorie Greenspan. (Baking, Tuesdays etc.)I’d always for that reason perhaps put her into the realm & era of the likes of Irma S. Rombauer, Graham Kerr or Julia Child. All a great place to be I’m sure, but...
There’s something wonderful about the Daring Baker group that I’d recently joined. Well, a few things actually. For starters, it’s a great community of super talented baker/bloggers. With currently over 600 members, it’s a fabulous place to have a question about baking. It’s also great to discover all these new and wonderful recipes, getting me...
A trip to Montréal could be a faster route to Paris if it weren’t for it’s own personal and famous delicacies. Sure, there are so many restaurants, so many of which are indeed French, however, a visit would not be complete without a trip to Schwartz’s or St. Viateur. If you’re lucky enough to experience...
Clawing from the depths of a seemingly endless winter, spring has finally arrived. Of course with about a foot of snow still remaining outside of my urban home and the prediction of 6 more weeks of crappy weather, it’s a little hard to believe. Thankfully with the double whammy of this beloved first day and...
Inspired by the urge to make hot cross buns, marmalade and reading Orangette. CANDIED ORANGE PEELS 5 Oranges, any kind 3 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Water Soak and scrub the oranges in warm soapy water and rinse well. Cup the tops and tails from the oranges, then peel. Cut as much of the pith as...
