BA in Vancouver

This Spoon should be tucked away in the night-time drawer already, but because dinner was served super late – I’ve got a sudden burst of energy! Not enough to bake something new, but to upload some stuff from the weekend. THE WEEKEND OF EPIC BAKING FAIL. Hey, it happens. And I was due for a […]

Today is a beautiful day – the sun is shining, I can see the trees swaying gently outside my window. Ideally, I should be outside for a run, but instead I decided to stay in and bake. Bad idea. Hot day = horrible day for pastry. I had the best intentions, heck, I even charted […]

One of my latest loves – dulce de leche. This South American (in origin) treat is basically caramelized condensed milk – either cow or goat milk. I find goat DdL has an earthier taste that has an interesting tang, cow DdL is pretty sweet, easy on the palate.  Do I have a preference? Not really! […]

If you’ve got a grill! One of the best investments I have ever made in my kitchen is my baby Weber – or the Weber BabyQ 100. Don’t let the adorably cute name fool you! She is one lean, mean, propane-burning machine! For those considering investing in a bbq for a small space, I highly […]

Some work on installing a new deck for the summer. Others – it is working on a painting.For me, it’s building a 20-odd layer lasagne. Yes. You read that right – 20+ layers of noodle-y goodness packed into a casserole dish. The mothership was having her regular pals over for the time-honoured traditional game that […]

As I type this, I am nibbling on a bit of “Oregon Brittle” – basically hazelnut brittle that I purchased on the Coast. It’s delicious and crunchy with a savory tang that is both surprising and satisfying. I have been reflecting for the last few days on what I made this weekend – macarons! Yes, […]