It’s hard to imagine that 2012 has arrived! 2011 has flashed by quicker than either of us expected, and both of us have loved writing entries for gourm(eh?). Neither of us could guess how rewarding this blog would prove to be. We are so grateful for our reader’s supports and comments, and hope you will [...]
Archive for the ‘Blind baking’ Category
Wishing you a very Happy New Year from Gourm(eh?)!
Posted in Appetizer, Aspargus, Baking, Blind baking, Canadian Food, Cheese, Chocolate, Classic, Comfort Food, Dessert, Eggplant, Herbs, Indian Food, Nuts, Pasta, Pastry, Pumpkin, Soup, Spinach, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged Best of 2011 on January 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
White Chocolate Cranberry Tart with Toasted Pistachios
Posted in Blind baking, Canadian Food, Chocolate, Christmas, Cranberries, Nuts, Pastry, tagged Christmas, citrus, cranberries, pistachios, shortbread, tart, White Chocolate on December 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
With Christmas lights sparkling on the street, I was recently inspired to make a fancy Christmas desert. It is a truth universally acknowledged that The Three Tarts Bakery makes some of the most divine tarts in Ottawa, and one of my particular favourites is their white chocolate cranberry pistachio tart. This tart recipe, which infuses orange [...]
Mini apple crumble pies, granola-style
Posted in Apples, Baking, Blind baking, Canadian Food, Cinnamon, Classic, Comfort Food, Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Pastry, Pie, Recipe, Winter, tagged apple, crumble, granola, pecan, Pie on November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Although this particular recipe is my own invention, it is based on an idea my mother came up with. And the best part is that it’s more delicious, easier, and more novel than the usual crumble (well, perhaps not after this post – but I’m ok with that). With this dessert, not only do you [...]
Flaky pastry crust: Savoury or sweet!
Posted in Baking, Blind baking, Dessert, French Food, Pastry, tagged Blind baking, crust, Pastry, Pi Day, Pie on March 14, 2011 | 13 Comments »
I’m sure that most will agree with me when I say crust is key to the success of pies and other delicious treats. The crazy thing is, it only takes 5 minutes to make (well, once you’ve done it a few times). I swear it is no more efficient to buy it in the grocery [...]
