Christmas Dinner

I decided to do something other than turkey for  Christmas dinner this year. We started with one of Matt’s favourite appetizers La Gougere. (Print Recipe) He has loved this since he was a young child.  Dinner was Chateaubriand. The tenderloin was presalted the day before and left wrapped in the fridge for 24 hours, before…

Kaiser Rolls

Original recipe was in Imperial Measurements. I adapted it to Metric. 4 1/2 cups flour (650g) 1 to 2  teaspoons sugar (5g) 2 to 3  teaspoons salt (16g) 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast (7g) 1 1/2 to two cups water(400g) 1 tablespoon soft butter (30g) 1 egg sesame seeds/poppy seeds Recipe makes 12 full size or…

Christmas English Trifle

This is what we will be having for our dessert tonight. English Trifle. This is a recipe I have had for over 35 years. I call it Patty’s Trifle, but only because my friend Patty shared the recipe. Not really sure where it originated. All I know is it has been a family favourite for…

Quilted Maple Table Art Boards

Quilted Maple at its finest.  This figure is very rare. Only three of these five boards will available. #211 SOLD #206 SOLD

New "Bread Baker’s Board"

We have added a new board to our Collection. A “Bread Baker’s Board” Very much like a “transfer or flipping” board used to transfer baguettes on to the stone in the oven. I’ve been using one of these boards for a couple of years now. I sent  friend of mine, Elise,  a couple to try and…