Callebaut Chocolate and Bing Cherry Buns

Look what I baked this morning. Chunks of dark Callebaut Chocolate and Bing Cherries in a combination sourdough/yeast dough. Started the dough when I got home from work last night. Went into the fridge and I took it out this morning at 3:00 AM to warm up. Shaped and proofed by 5:00 AM and out…

Waterford Blaa – An Irish Bread Roll

  I have Karen, from   Karen’s Kitchen Stories to thank for  this recipe.  According to Karen, unless you are in Waterford,Ireland when you bake  these rolls, you are not suppose to call them Waterford Blaa. Since these were baked on the west coast of British Columbia they are technically not a real Waterford Blaa….

Greek and Italian Dinners

Lamb shanks – Greek style. Chicken Piccata.  I make piccata a little different using green peppercorns instead of capers.  (I don’t care for capers).  Simple pan sauce of butter, a little bit of flour, fresh minced garlic,  chicken broth with green peppercorns, and the juice of a whole lemon.  Finished with minced Italian parsley. Sides…