Camembert and Cranberry Sauce Sweet Buns

Spring might be in the air, but don't tell my latest bread experiment that. Yes, cranberry season is long gone, and I felt a bit odd using them without the prospect of turkey dinners and mulled wine, but I couldn't help reaching for them anyway. So, here they are! Sweet cranberry fig sauce melded with … Continue reading Camembert and Cranberry Sauce Sweet Buns

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Montreal: Boulangerie Guillaume

If you ever find yourself in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mile End do yourself a favour and make your way to Boulangerie Guillaume for a truly spectacular display of bread and baked goods. It's our little Charlie and the Chocolate Factory of French bread and pastries. Leo and I try to go there each time … Continue reading Montreal: Boulangerie Guillaume

Hokkaido Milk Bread

I've been on a bread making kick lately. I can and do make other things, I swear, but I rarely get the chance to take photos. So for now, here's one of my favourite loaf thus far. It will probably be the fluffiest bread you'll ever make. That's because the Hokkaido Milk Bread is a … Continue reading Hokkaido Milk Bread

Brioche with bergamot essence

My mom used to make brioche in the late evening for the next morning's breakfast. But no matter how hard we tried, we never could wait that long. Within minutes of touching the cooling rack, the brioche would be sliced, most probably buttered (yup), and in between mouthfuls of buttery, buttery bread were our usual … Continue reading Brioche with bergamot essence