Hey guys! Happy New Year! I hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant (and hopefully Omicron-free) start to 2022. After spending far too long caught up in apartment-hunting, I’m finally settled into a new place and …
Funfetti Slice and Bake Shortbread
As far as cookies are concerned, you really can’t go wrong with classic shortbread. The ingredients are simple and straightforward. In its purest form, shortbread contains nothing more than butter, flour, sugar, and sometimes a …
Simple Slice and Bake Shortbread
Yesterday marked Mother’s Day in the United States, as well as in Australia and many other parts of the world. Typically, Mother’s Day celebrations include big family brunches, dinners in restaurants, or fancy afternoon tea …
Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits with Guinness Ganache
Of the many varieties available in the biscuit aisle of a typical UK grocery store, I think the humble shortbread biscuit might just be my top choice. A traditional shortbread recipe requires a few simple …
Apricot & Rosemary Shortbread with Lemon-Rosemary Sugar
Did you know that January 9th is National Apricot Day? Similar to peaches but smaller and slightly more tart, this versatile fruit works nicely in a variety of sweet and savory recipes. Chocolate and apricot …
Pastry School Diary – Basic Pâtisserie, Weeks 10 – 12
The first half of our Basic Pâtisserie final was a written (theory) exam, which covered everything we learned over the course of the term including recipes, methods, ingredients, health and safety, French terminology, etc. I …