There are a few things I consider “must-know” dishes and in this term’s baking club at school, I’m trying to share a few of those recipes with my students. Many might not consider a fruit crumble a “must-know” recipe but I do (and I know my dad certainly does) so a couple of weeks ago … Read more
With over 12 years of in-person cooking classes for kids under my belt and now, three years of online cooking classes, I’ve become pretty good at figuring out what can be cooked and baked in an hour with minimal ingredients and equipment but I have to say that since we’ve been back with our baking … Read more
Well, after the return of in-person cooking (baking) club last week, we continued on our merry way this week and made Apple Turnovers (Chaussons aux Pommes) from French food for everyone: le petit déjeuner (breakfast). Lots of useful skills are involved in this recipe, starting with: peeling and chopping apples: They did a great job … Read more
Ok, that looks good, huh? Sure but how about this? Yes! Cooking club is back… virtually! After last term when I ran two very successful online cooking clubs for my students each week from April – June then 7 weeks of cooking camp in the summer, adding some online public cooking classes too, school is … Read more
It was about 3 weeks into distance teaching when I found myself finally in some sort of routine. For the first little while there, not only was I completely jetlagged but also was sort of thinking the teaching from home scenario would last a month at most. I figured as long as I was online … Read more
Happy French Friday! Today I’m sharing a dish that is completely Covid-pantry friendly, easy to make (so easy that the kids can make it) and a delicious comfort dish for this “in between” season we seem to be having here in Toronto. It’s the Gratin de Pâtes au Jambon (Cheesy Pasta Bake) from In the … Read more