Fruit and Nut Loaf
A tasty quick bread with wheat bran and walnuts. Slice it for freezing and take it out in the morning for school snacks or a coffee break.
Baking
Chocolate Chip Scones
Chocolate chip scones, a favourite of my son, especially now that I top them with chocolate ganache.
An Ode to Baking
Beyond providing a much needed distraction, why has baking struck a chord with so many? I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately and I’ve landed on many reasons, some pragmatic and some more rooted in feeling and emotion.
Holiday Baking Favourites You Can Make Ahead
Holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated. While you may want to tackle a festive trifle or any of the intricate creations you see on televised baking competitions–and kudos to you if you do–a simple approach also works. A few holiday standards can supplement a showstopper or be the star of the show in and of themselves.
Bagels
There is nothing like a homemade bagel, dense and chewy, fresh from the oven. This recipe comes together in under
Bagels Primer
Homemade bagels take time, certainly, but not as much as you might think. And baking bagels is easier than you might imagine too. Herein, my collected bagel baking wisdom.