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Bread and Chocolate February, 2010

At first thought, bread and chocolate does not instinctively go together. Years ago my wife told me that when she was working as an au pair in Paris it was customary for French school kids to have chocolate bar baguettes as an after school treat. I thought she was taking the piss and then on one of my early trips to Paris I happened to walk by a school that was just getting out – and there in front of my eyes were the kids snacking on demi-baguettes filled with chocolate bars.

The Aroma of Baking Bread January, 2010

I recently completed my move to East London.  As much I was looking forward to discovering a new part of the city, the thought of packing up my life’s possessions (yet again) was hanging heavy over me.

After two endless days of bubble wrap, packing and unpacking our new place was starting to take shape.  We had somewhere to sit, but no Internet, Vietnamese takeout was our new best friend, and I still couldn’t find my socks.

Clootie Dumpling and Sliced Sausage December, 2009

My parents immigrated to Canada from Scotland 40 years ago. They were the only ones from their respective families to settle in Canada, and as a result, Christmas in my house tended to be a simple, quieter affair, but always full of tradition from the old country. Over the years, our family has grown and things have become a touch more hectic – in-laws, grandchildren, dogs – but my Irish mom has always managed to keep it sane and festive.

London's Bread Trail, From the Simple to the Sublime November, 2009

London is like many other cities, in that great bread is hard to find – you really have to look. Since my arrival a year ago I have discovered a few favorites and with an immanent move to the east end I am sure my search will continue…

Scarves, Flatbreads & Mushrooms September, 2009

My first love is French artisanal breads. I am fascinated by the use of sourdoughs, levains and sponges to create such an amazing variety of textures and tastes. Epis, pain de campagne, fougasse, pain chapeau…the names alone are beautiful!

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