Strawberry Shortcake: my version
It has been a while since I baked and assembled a nice-looking cake from scratch. It was my mom’s birthday last Friday, birthdays = cakes. I originally thought of just making some kind of dessert but a...
View ArticleStrawberry Jam Cheesecake
This recipe was taken from a cute Japanese baking cookbook. I just love the rustic quality of the design and photos of the book. The format of the book is like a journal with lined pages inside. The...
View ArticleI Heart Canada: Almond Shortbread Sandwiches
I can’t believe it’s the end of June and we’re heading into July (finally with some sunny weather in Vancouver). July 1st is also Canada Day! Though I was not born in Canada, I’ve lived here most of my...
View ArticleFresh Berry Tart with Almond Cream and Fruit Preserves
The summer provides us with so many fresh delicious berries it is hard not to make a dessert out of them. Decorating with fresh edible flowers just makes the tarts look so seasonal and summery. You can...
View ArticleStrawberry Basil Cake with Vanilla Cream
Cakes are so celebratory, which is the perfect reason to make one to celebrate mother’s day. This cake is actually a shout-out to one of my first popular posts back in 2011, the Strawberry Shortcake:...
View ArticlePeanut Butter and Jelly Croissants
I make double-baked almond croissants at work everyday, they are one of the bakery’s best sellers. They are a staple of a French bakery, just like a regular croissant. The first time I had an almond...
View ArticleRoasted Strawberry Pound Cake
I love a good pound cake. Though I don’t recall when the last time I made one so good that I wanted to make again. I remember as a child when frozen food became increasingly popular, I’d see Sara...
View ArticleStrawberry Pistachio Charlotte
The past few months all seem like a dream now. There is a reason to why I havnen’t updated my blog for so long. I have news to share: my brother and I have became owners of Beaucoup Bakery. This...
View ArticleStrawberry Rose Hearts
For all the romantics out there this Valentine’s, I came up with this recipe just for you The sweet scent of strawberries and roses complement the subtle rye flavour of these piped cookies. This...
View ArticleBlooms and Baking – Floral Hand Pies
It is hard to believe that this is my first quarantine post. I have been extremely busy with my bakery business. A great deal has changed since March – how we operate, changes in our pastries and our...
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