Hey Reader! Originally, this week's newsletter was going to be all about my favourite bakeries in Paris. The truth is... I'm still processing the trip. Between the incredible bakeries, the time spent at Moulins Foricher, and everything I learned from Alexandre Laumain and the team, there's simply too much to squeeze into one email. I want to do it justice, so I'll save my favourite bakery, café, and food recommendations for next week once I've had a chance to sort through my photos and gather...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! I'm writing this from Moulins Foricher in France after what feels like a whirlwind couple of days. This trip has been in partnership with The Gourmet Vacation to lead a bakery and food tour through Paris and a masterclass at the mill. We visited some of my favourite bakeries, pastry shops, markets, and restaurants, and ate an amount of butter that probably shouldn't be discussed publicly. We also had the incredibly talented William Torrillo join us to document the journey. William...
16 days ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! By the time you're reading this (unless you're one of the very early birds), I'll be somewhere in Paris eating pastries and drinking coffee. It's hard to believe France is already here. It feels like yesterday we were talking about summer plans, and now June has arrived, the weather is beautiful, and I've got a long list of bakeries to visit. Next week I'll share some of my favourite bakeries, meals, and discoveries from the trip, along with a few places that are worth adding to...
23 days ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! We just got home from an amazing few days in Victoria, and I'm still working my way through all the bakery photos, videos, and recommendations. A huge thank you to everyone who sent suggestions before the trip. We ate very, very well. This weekend is especially exciting because Frankie turns 5! 🎉 It feels like yesterday she was running around the bakery in diapers, and now she's somehow old enough to have strong opinions on pastries and birthday cake flavours. And next week I'm...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! Tomorrow morning (by the time you read this), I'm heading to Victoria with the family as part of a partnership with Porter Airlines to highlight some of the city's best bakeries, restaurants, and food spots. If you've got a favourite bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, or hidden gem in Victoria, hit reply and let me know. I always love hearing local recommendations before a trip. I also cooked some beautiful spot prawns at work today, which feels like a fitting way to kick off a West...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! May 24 long weekend is already. Honestly, I still call it “May 24” way more than Victoria Day 😂 It always feels like the unofficial start of summer here. Cottage weekends, camping, finally getting outside again, planting the garden, and hopefully some consistently nice weather. We’ve got a small Niagara getaway planned this weekend, and I’m hoping to spend a lot of time outside with the girls, get the bikes out, relax a little, and just enjoy the slower pace for a couple of days....
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader! With Mother’s Day this weekend, I wanted to dedicate this week’s recipes and newsletter to all the moms out there, especially my wife, who somehow keeps everything moving while still making it look effortless. This week’s newsletter ended up full of the kinds of moments that remind me why food matters so much. There’s a new sourdough crepe recipe on the blog, a simple brioche breakfast Juniper made this week that honestly kind of blew my mind, and a few moments from Bakery...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader! This week I was on The Social, doing a segment on leftover bread and promoting my book Bread Etc. It was a lot of fun and honestly, a bit surreal seeing it all come together. We kept it simple and practical, just ways to actually use the bread you have instead of letting it go to waste. I’ll link the segment if you want to check it out. 👉 Watch the clip here A little bts during setup Also, if you’re in Toronto this weekend, I’ll be at the Bakery Showcase on Sunday, May 3 and...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Hey Reader! Tonight I (+1) was a guest author at Biblio Bash. I’m writing this late, still kind of buzzing from it. It’s the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s annual black tie fundraiser, held at the Toronto Reference Library, bringing together authors, chefs, and a room full of people who genuinely care about books and community. The night is all about raising funds for the library’s after-school programs, supporting kids and youth across the city. Since it started, the event has raised...
2 months ago • 4 min read