Hey Reader! It’s been cold lately, and I’ve definitely been leaning into it in the kitchen. Lots of broths, long cooks, and hearty food that actually warms you up. This week’s standout was a braised whole chicken with rosemary and cannellini beans, cooked in roasted chicken stock, shredded back into the broth, and served with fresh pasta. Simple, comforting, and exactly what this weather calls for. That same cozy, slow-it-down energy carried into this week’s bakes and recipes below. In this...
18 days ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! It’s properly cold out there right now, which feels kind of fitting. January has been slower for me than usual, and honestly, I needed it. After a few years of going full tilt, it’s been really nice to reset a bit. Fewer deadlines, more routine, more time at home. I’m easing back into baking, enjoying the quiet moments, and remembering how good it feels to work at a steady pace again. That reset carried over into the kitchen this week, too. I made a pho at work with a deeply...
25 days ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! It’s absolute madness out there right now with the snowstorm here in Toronto. From the messages I’ve been getting, a lot of you are snowed in too. There are a few new updates in this week’s newsletter, but overall, I’m trying to take January a bit slower. For the past five years, most of my free time was tied up in writing and finishing the book, and this is the first stretch in a long time where I’ve actually allowed myself to ease off. It’s been really nice… and also a little...
about 1 month ago • 8 min read
Hey Reader! This is the second email of the year, and I’m easing back into things a bit. For the first time in a while, December didn’t turn into a full sprint followed by a total crash. I kept things calmer, spent more time at home, and honestly had a lot of fun just being a dad. It’s been a good reminder that steady beats frantic, especially when it comes to creativity. I’ve been working behind the scenes on some new updates for the blog and YouTube, testing recipes, filming a bit, and...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! I hope you had a great holiday, full of good food, a bit of rest, and at least one bake that made the mess worth it. Things have finally slowed down here after a very full December in the baking studio. Panettone season is wrapped, the ovens have had a moment to cool off, and I wanted to take a second to say thank you. Whether you ordered panettone, baked it at home, or just followed the process from afar, I really appreciate the support. From my family to yours, thank you for...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! Panettone production is officially in full swing over here, and I won’t lie it’s been a little wild in the baking studio this week. Long days, late nights, dough everywhere… the good kind of chaos. I’ve got one final bake day left, and then full production is done. Woot. We absolutely crushed it this year (both my girls have been hanging panettone and working hard which is adds so much extra joy to the bakes). A small but important change for us this season: I’m not offering...
2 months ago • 11 min read
Hey Reader! Lately, I have been really enjoying cooking again, both at work and at home. It has that same feeling as my old chef days, just cooking food because I love it. Switching between baking and savoury, playing with different flavours, and not overthinking it. At home, I have been cooking more for the girls too, and honestly, I love making their school lunches a little fancy. Nothing wild, just good food done with care. It has been really nice to slow down and enjoy that side of...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! I had a pretty special morning this week. I was back on The Social as a guest to talk all things holiday bread, and I brought a very important assistant with me. My daughter Juniper came along and helped me set up the breads, wrapped the panettone, and basically ran the place. Watching her meet all the hosts and take in the energy of the studio was one of those core memory parenting moments. Honestly, I think she stole the show. We walked through some of my favourite holiday...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! I’m back from NYC… and wow. What a week. New York was incredible the Food52 shoot, the energy, the food, all of it but honestly, the best part was coming home. My birthday was on the 26th, and while I did not really do anything big that day, seeing my kids again was everything. They made me little cards, jumped on me the second I walked in the door, and were way more excited about my birthday than I was. And then my wife surprised me with this unreal cake from Steel Co Baking with...
3 months ago • 8 min read