Happy New Year, all you Gregorian calendar users!  I'd like to promise that I will blog more this year, but with 3 major projects on the go I know I would never be able to keep that promise.  I do have some goals for the blog, though. &nbs...

One of the more challenging aspects of being a parent is figuring out how to incorporate traditions from each others upbringing. For the most part my wife and I have compromised well since first becoming parents three and a half years ago. As an example, her family exchanged all of ...

You are most likely going to host a party this holiday season, or go to one.  Vegan Mom and I have hosted/helped host two parties thus far.  The first was a neighbourhood affair with about 50 people in attendance so I thought I'd share wha...

Sorry for the delay (bleedin' end of term grading!) but here is the final Christmas bread for the season.  It's the same dough recipe as the previous two, but with some added spices and a different shape. INGREDIENTS - one recipe panettone dou...

Here is Christmas Bread number 2: stollen.  You really can't go wrong with fruit and almonds in a delicate and slightly sweetened bread.  Dusted with icing sugar, this is a true holiday treat that makes this time of year so special.  I...

With the holiday season upon us I am focusing on baking this month.  First up: panettone.  This is a rather advanced recipe that relies on a) sourdough mother starter, b) a stand mixer, c) a kitchen scale, and d) familiarity working with we...

176. Bake a cake together. Let her lick the spoon when you’re done. (photo: twisted-string)

The holidays, in all their horror and glory, are fast approaching. And in this house, that means one thing in particular: the assembly of confections. When I started out cooking, I didn’t even have a good set of measuring spoons let alone a stand mixer (I did have my mother’s ...

These are the perfect autumn treat.  Enjoy whilst looking at falling leaves and sipping coffee.   INGREDIENTS Makes at least 12 donuts and donut holes - 2/3 cup pumpkin puree  - 2 tbsp vegetable shortening - 2 tbsp sugar - 3/4 tsp sal...

Apple pie is the quintessential American dish, but maybe you want something a little different this Thanksgiving.  This is a French apple tart, a fairly simple and delicious dessert that showcases the wonderful flavour of apples.  Uncloude...