Hey Reader! With Motherās Day this weekend, I wanted to dedicate this weekās recipes and newsletter to all the moms out there, especially my wife, who somehow keeps everything moving while still making it look effortless. This weekās newsletter ended up full of the kinds of moments that remind me why food matters so much. Thereās 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...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 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. Iāll link the segment if you want to check it out. š Watch the clip here A little bts during setup Also, if youāre in Toronto this weekend, Iāll be at the Bakery Showcase on Sunday, May 3 and...
16 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
Hey Reader! Tonight I (+1) was a guest author at Biblio Bash. Iām writing this late, still kind of buzzing from it. Itās the Toronto Public Library Foundationās 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 libraryās after-school programs, supporting kids and youth across the city. Since it started, the event has raised...
23 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Hey Reader! Itās a big weekend over here, my daughter Juniper turns 8, and Iām honestly so excited. Iāve been baking with her since she was tiny, and if youāve been following along for a while, youāll know just how special she is to me. Watching her grow up in the kitchen, getting her hands in the dough, asking questions, getting excited about the little thingsā¦ Itās been one of my favourite parts of being a dad. Sheās the best! Weāve got a fun few days planned, and I love her more than...
30 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
Hey Reader! Hope you all had a great Easter / Passover. Weāve finally made it through being sick over here me and both the kids were down for over a week, but I think weāre officially on the other side! In this week's newsletter, you will find: Quick Thank You + Whatās Next Raisin Dutchies (Soft, Sweet, and Slightly Addictive) š Sourdough Burger Buns (Time to Fire Up the Grill) šš„ Sourdough Focaccia (Start Here If Youāre New) š« Quick Thank You + Whatās Next We just wrapped up the Easter Sale...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Hey Reader! Weāve all been a bit under the weather this week, both the kids and I, so keeping this one a little lighter. That said, thereās still some really good stuff in here: a couple Easter bakes, a few go-to recipes, and a quick heads up on the sale kicking off Friday at 4 pm. In this week's newsletter, you will find: Easter Sale Starts Friday at 4 pm šø Sourdough Mini Egg Cookies (A New Easter Favourite) š£ Flourless Chocolate Cake (Perfect for Passoverāor Anytime) š« Duck Confit Pizza šš¦...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 6 min read
Hey Reader! This week was a fun one. I had the chance to be part of a chocolate collab dinner, which pushed me a bit creatively. I ended up making a few different loaves for the menu: Triple chocolate sourdough Cocoa nib sourdough Chocolate sourdough with cranberry and cocoa nut Brioche Itās not every day youāre putting chocolate into bread like that, but it actually worked really wellāespecially paired with some of the dishes on the menu. If youāre curious, thereās a full write-up by Adam...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader! For the first time since November 2023, I missed my usual Friday morning newsletter. Iāve been sending this email consistently every single week, so it honestly felt a bit strange to realize I had completely forgotten. We had just returned from a quick family trip to California to visit relatives and a little time at Disneyland. The jet lag hit all of us harder than expected, and somewhere between getting home, unpacking, and trying to get back into routineā¦ it simply slipped my...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Hey Reader! Iām writing this weekās newsletter from holiday mode. Iām spending some real quality time with my family, trying to slow down a little and enjoy the reset after a very full stretch of baking, teaching, travel, and book events. That saidā¦ spring always gets me excited to bake. Longer days, fresher energy, and that feeling of wanting to learn something new or get back into a good kitchen routine. If sourdough or bread baking has been on your mind lately, this is honestly one of the...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read