Today, we welcomed a guest staying with us for the third time, and starting today, another guest will be staying for 10 days! I treated them with freshly baked sourdough bread—so glad it turned out beautifully 💕In the evening, I also tried baking a rye sourdough. It came out wonderfully fragrant, with that simple, rustic […]
This year, both Sam and I turned 60. Thanks to the thoughtful gifts we received, we were able to enjoy a slightly indulgent celebratory dinner.Our birthdays had been too busy for a proper celebration, but finally, with some time off, we were able to relax together.We toasted with fresh oysters and savored a heaping platter […]
I steamed some pumpkin, made it into a purée, and mixed it into my sourdough—then shaped the loaf like a pumpkin, too. I truly believe that everything about sourdough bread comes down to the starter. If the starter is mature and active, the bake almost always turns out well.After months of trial and error, I […]
I don’t bake sourdough bread every day, so I keep my starter in the fridge and feed it regularly to keep it alive. I try to feed it in a way that doesn’t create too much discard, but whenever I bake bread, there’s always a bit left over. So, I started experimenting with different recipes […]
I first discovered sourdough bread when I visited an old friend who had moved to New Brunswick. She served me her homemade sourdough bread, and it was absolutely delicious. I was so impressed that she kindly shared some of her sourdough starter with me. At that time, I didn’t know much about how to take […]
Every now and then, I get the sudden urge to bake. I imagine the smiles of those who will enjoy the treats, and with that thought in mind, I pour my heart into each creation. Wild blueberries from Nova Scotia are known for their tiny size and intense sweetness. While the frozen kind is easy […]
I spent a lively Easter Sunday with my friend’s family, enjoying a festive dinner and lots of fun with the kids. As a little gift, I made bunny-shaped cream puffs filled with custard and whipped cream. The ears and tail got a bit too crispy, but I think they still look pretty bunny-like!
After a few attempts, I finally baked a gluten-free sourdough loaf that turned out beautifully—soft even the next day and wonderfully fragrant. My second attempt, a gluten-free walnut sourdough, was rich in aroma and delicious fresh out of the oven. Even Sam had a bite and said, “Wow, this is gluten-free? It’s just as good […]
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd. It is a day to wish for the health and happiness of girls. Families display dolls and prepare special foods and sweets. Common dishes include sushi and sweet sake. The festival also signifies the arrival of spring.
During the winter break, I finally had the chance to slow down and enjoy some baking. One of my long-standing goals was to make sourdough bread from scratch. Starting with creating the starter, I faced many failed attempts along the way. But at last, I managed to bake a beautifully crafted loaf. The bread, fermented […]