What's up Reader! I’m technically on holiday right now… but in true chef fashion, I also just picked up a wild summer gig that I’ll tell you more about next week. Let’s just say it involves heavy lifting, long days, and a pretty incredible opportunity I couldn’t pass up. 🛶🔥 This week (and maybe next) are my only real downtime for a while, so I’m trying to soak it up — hanging with the kids, sneaking in a bit of baking, and getting everything in place for the cookbook launch this fall. 🎉...
14 days ago • 8 min read
What's up Reader! Father’s Day is finally here — woot woot! 🎉The girls have been talking about it for weeks, and my wife keeps asking what I want to do. Honestly? I just want to hang around the house, declutter a bit, bake something tasty, hang with the kids, and cook a big côte de bœuf — my favourite steak and a little tradition of mine. (And if you need steak inspiration this weekend, do yourself a favour and watch this Daniel Boulud steak au poivre video. He’s the best chef I’ve ever...
21 days ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! My daughter turns four today.It’s past midnight as I write this, and by the time you read it Friday morning, we’ll probably be having breakfast and blasting our Bluey record on repeat. And wow… life moves fast. I’ve got a four-year-old and a seven-year-old now. Two amazing little girls. There’s this viral trend on TikTok that says, “I almost forgot this is the whole point.” Usually it’s a video of someone doing something simple and joyful with their family — baking with...
28 days ago • 9 min read
What's up Reader! Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to attend a Parmigiano Reggiano Masterclass at @eatalytoronto — hosted by none other than David Rocco, a Food Network icon I grew up watching. It was such a cool experience (and honestly, just what I needed) — a little break from the teaching/bakery grind to connect, network, and nerd out over one of the world’s best cheeses. The event was hosted by Parmigiano Reggiano, Chef Mattia, and Eataly, and the big highlight? We each got to help...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! This week, I focused on just one thing — and it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. I finally made time to fully update one of my most-read and most-loved recipes: the Beginner Sourdough. With new step-by-step instructions, fresh photos, shaping videos, and clearer tips, it’s now a complete guide to baking your first (or fiftieth) loaf. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to the basics, this version is for you. I’ve been baking it a lot lately — and...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
What's up Reader! I’ve been baking a lot of baguettes lately. Like, a truly absurd amount. And while I’m not quite ready to spill the beans on why, I will say this: it’s big. Something major is happening behind the scenes, and I’ll be sharing more in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, things have been full tilt over here. Over the past two weekends, I’ve hosted an in-person pizza workshop, catered a private pizza party for the family of a former Prime Minister (casual!), took...
about 2 months ago • 8 min read
What's up Reader! This week’s newsletter is dedicated to some of the most important people in my life — my wife, my mom, my mother-in-law, and all the incredible moms out there doing the daily, often invisible, hard work of being a mother. I’ve spent nearly 20 years cooking brunch on Mother’s Day — from Langdon Hall, to the Four Seasons with Chef Boulud, to many places in between. I still remember standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my friend Jen at the Four Seasons, blasting out hundreds of...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
What's up Reader! What a week—between the national election coverage, hockey playoffs, NBA playoffs, and the usual chaos of switching semesters at work, things have been busy. I even had a minor procedure in there for good measure (all good now!). Still managed to sneak in some lighter baking and test a few fun new recipes I think you’ll love. Here’s what’s inside this week’s newsletter: ICYMI: I’m More Than Just a Bread Guy 👨🍳🍞 The Ultimate Sourdough Pan Pizza (aka Juniper’s Birthday...
2 months ago • 7 min read
What's up Reader! This week was WILD.Triple busy in our house—end of the semester for me, a big push at work for my wife, and of course, the usual kid chaos. I’ve been counting down to Saturday for a breather... until I remembered it’s Juniper’s 7th birthday party. And yep, I’m making pan pizzas for a gang of seven-year-olds. Wish me luck 😂. To top it off, our power went out midweek. No biggie—I just fired up the wood oven and cooked lunch outside. Red lentil and quinoa soup, plus toasted...
2 months ago • 7 min read