This recipe is the result of a competition my wife Robyn and I were in a couple of years ago at the Taste of Edmonton festival, where we had to make brownies on the bbq. Though the results were good (yes, we won), I’m much happier to make them in the far more precise comfort of […]
Bourbon Buttermilk Pie
A while back I was trying to decide on a dessert to make for a southern themed cooking class I was hosting, and after endless debating between bread puddings and cakes it hit me. PIE! The south is famous for it’s pies, and thankfully they’re easy to do, which is a huge bonus for someone […]
my not-so-strange addiction: homemade marshmallows
If you follow my wife Robyn on twitter or instagram, you’re probably already pretty familiar with her new-found obsession: homemade marshmallows. Our house is filling up with the damn things, as she makes batch after batch after batch. I’m starting to wonder if she doesn’t actually think I’m “sweet enough already”. Much to the delight […]
Salted Caramel Sauce
Who doesn’t like salted caramel? Weird people, that’s who. Ever since Carmen got me addicted to the amazing Salted Caramel Ice Cream at Village Ice Cream, I’ve wanted to make this gooey caramel myself at home. It’s not as hard as you might think. Pro’s would probably use a candy thermometer, but I found just […]