RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

One of the best things about our allotment is that it has rhubarb. Richard and I both love rhubarb in all sorts of things – muffins, cakes, crumbles, pies… etc. (Although, we also love just plain ol’ stewed rhubarb with some yoghurt.) However, sometimes it feels like we almost have too much rhubarb (I know – it’s a thing!) and … Read more

POSSETS: THE EASIEST CUSTARD YOU’LL EVER MAKE

POSSETS THE EASIEST CUSTARD YOU’LL EVER MAKE

When I was studying pastry + bread making in Vancouver, our teachers introduced us to a dessert I had never heard of – the posset. Originally a thickened drink waaaay back in the day (think Shakespear), it has evolved into a set custard-like dessert which has the consistency of sour cream. Possets require only 3 ingredients, which is why … Read more

NANAIMO BARS (A CANADIAN TRAYBAKE)

Nanaimo Bars recipe | Hello Victoria I’m starting to realize that I can’t do everything by hand. And I don’t mean that in the sense of handmade… but that sometimes, you just need machine power when baking. Case in point – these Nanaimo Bars. When I was studying pastry in Vancouver, our course had us doing almost everything … Read more

RHUBARB AND BLOOD ORANGE CUSTARD DANISH

A while back, while hunting for Danish inspiration photos on Pinterest, I stumbled across a beautiful recipe on Hint of Vanilla for a Rhubarb Danish (check out her blog, not only is it amazing, but she’s Canadian!). The shape of the Danish was unique, and the piping of the cream with the St. Honoré tip was beautiful. Quite frankly, … Read more