Marguerite YeoFeb 10, 20231 minChili fruit and nut barkI justify this as a healthy snack because it has fruits (apricots, cranberries, and raisins), nuts (almonds, walnuts, and cashews), dark...
Marguerite YeoJan 23, 20221 minInstant gratification….almostSoda bread is one where no proofing is needed so you shave at least two hours off the prep. time which takes about 15 minutes. Off in the...
Marguerite YeoDec 24, 20211 minWhen does the drunken process begin?I shared a progress update on the fruit cakes, with my friend Jean. My text said:”The aging process begins.”. Her response:”When does the...
Marguerite YeoDec 1, 20211 minAn investmentFor some time, I‘ve wanted a stand mixer with a large metal mixing bowl with metal (not plastic) parts. But they don’t come cheap. Amazon...
Marguerite YeoJun 12, 20211 minFilo cultivates patienceIn baking, nothing tests my patience more than making Filo dough, yet the baker pride in me refuses to use store-bought Filo because (1)...
Marguerite YeoApr 10, 20211 minFrench Christmas loafAlso known as a couronne. It looks complicated but it’s super simple to make although it takes time because of two proofing sessions....
Marguerite YeoMar 17, 20211 minHappy St. Paddy’sThis is a busy week for me so I needed a good and simple recipe that I can quickly complete, with ingredients I had at home. Flaky Irish...
Marguerite YeoMar 7, 20211 minWhat’s soft and fruity?Teacakes! It‘s a bun sprinkled with cranberries and raisins. As Paul Hollywood would say, it goes well with some tea. Recipe:...
Marguerite YeoMar 7, 20211 minModified bread sticksI modified Paul Hollywood’s recipe which called for olives because I didn’t have olives. So I used raisins instead. I think olives would...