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Pastel de Tres Leches

April 10, 2009
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Pastel Tres Leches is one of my favourite cakes of all time. Who could resist a cake that’s been soaked in three kinds of milk, then slathered with whipped cream? Each bite releases a burst of sweet milky liquid from the spongecake, that’s followed by a lingering vanilla cream flavour.
I’ve decided to to throw tradition [...]

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Strawberries and Cream Melting Moments

April 1, 2009
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If you read the recent Wall Street Journal article, you know that I’m not a big fan of following recipes. That’s not to say that I don’t look at them though. Recipes can be inspirational, and as long as you remember to ask “why”, they can be a great way to learn new techniques.
The [...]

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Hot and Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 4, 2009
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There are few desserts that I can think of that cause as much debate as the proper texture for a chocolate chip cookie. Some like them chewy, others like them crunchy while there’s another camp that prefers a more cake-like texture. I’ve always been on the fence, loving the crisp caramelized snap of a good [...]

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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Taste Trippin’ with Miracle Berries

January 25, 2009
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if there were no bitter or sour and the world tasted sweet like candy? If you have, there is an answer to your prayers, and it’s called the Miracle Berry.
Having had the privilege of hosting two prior 24, 24, 24 events, I decided to do [...]

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Honey yogurt panna cotta with white peach puree

August 17, 2008
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Feeling a bit uninspired, I scanned some of my favourite blogs for something that could coerce me back into the kitchen. Helen’s Roasted Apricot and Lavender Panna Cottas had me salivating (surely a good sign), so I hit up the farmer’s market looking for some fresh fruit. I found some white peaches that literally lured [...]

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Strawberry pavlova with white chocolate mousse

July 10, 2008
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I’m back from a long weekend of gluttony in Montreal the details of which I’ll share in another post, but first I wanted to follow up on the promise to deliver a strawberry recipe. This is my interpretation of the most delicious dessert I’ve ever eaten. It was served for dessert as part of our [...]

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Daring Bakers: Danish braid with spicy strawberries and Lillet

June 29, 2008
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The thought of making a laminated dough has always terrified me which is why I have a handful of bakeries I like to frequent for buttery flaky baked goods such as croissants and danish pastries. So when I logged in to check out the June Challenge, I was a bit concerned.
It’s a bit time [...]

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