Before going to bed last night I mixed up a Biga. 2gs yeast220g flour220g water Stir well, cover and leave on the counterto double overnight This morning it had more than doubled and was added to more flour and water to equal a 1000g batch of dough. Biga 780g of flour530g of water (75% Hydration)27g to…

The name is silly, but there is nothing silly about these squares. I’ve had this recipe for years but it has been a while since I made a batch. If you love toffee or caramel you will love these. And they are easy to make. Silly Toffee Squares ==================== Source Patty Base 1/2 cup flour…

Saturday Night’s Dinner. Made a pot of Cream of Broccoli Potato Soup. Decided to try a different recipe rather than my regular.  Found the recipe on  Gal On A Mission I made a couple of minor additions. The recipe forgot to add garlic so I did, and it called for dried thyme and I much …

Earlier this week I baked a batch of kaisers and used some of the dough for hot dog buns. And for dinner we had grilled European Wieners  on the buns with homemade onion rings. Kaiser Buns 4 1/2 cups flour (650g) 1 to 2  teaspoons sugar (5g) 2 to 3  teaspoons salt (22g) 2 1/2…

Typical of most of the Chinese style dishes that I cook this is just a basic outline. Not a formal recipe.   Spicy Green Beans with Pork =========================== 1 pork tenderloin, thinly sliced ShaoHsing rice wine cornstarch sesame oil Green Beans 1 White Onion 1 Garlic Clove fresh Ginger Black Pepper sauce Chile Garlic sauce…

I don’t really have a recipe so this is just a basic outline.   Adjust to suit your own taste.  Clam Chowder with Fresh Clams Ingredients Butter Leeks Celery Russet Potato Garlic Clove Fresh Thyme flour White wine Chicken broth Heavy Cream Salt and Pepper Slice leeks and celery.  Peel and cut potato into 1/2″ cubes….

Moe’s Breakfast. A favourite soup from the Globe Restaurant in Ontario.    I always loved their soup and this is my   version of it. Like most of the soups I make, no real measurements.  Just a basic outline. Tomato Macaroni Soup 1 shallot or small onion 1 minced garlic clove butter flour fresh thyme bay…

The dough for this bread was hand-mixed on Tuesday  and baked on Wednesday. 1000g batch at 75% hydration.   Eight Smaller Boules. Moe wanted some so I sliced one while still warm. Moe and I both agree that the best reason for baking your own bread is for toast. Moe is often happy with just toast…

I have been making these squares since the late 1980’s.   I use to make them often, but haven’t made them in a few years. I forgot just how good they are. The flavour makes me think of Butter Tarts but with texture.  Graham Cracker Chewies ====================== These are amazingly good and simple to make. They…

Up early again. So I made Swedish Meatballs for breakfast. No Lingonberries so I used some red currants that I had froze last summer  and made a sauce. (for Moe, not for me). Link to Recipe