It's been a few months now since I took on the job of food feature writer at the Montreal Gazette. Since then, I've covered everything from the bizarre trend that is sushi fusion in the West Island to whether high-end restaurants like Toque! and Lawrence actually make more money … [Read more...] about Food Feature Writer at the Montreal Gazette
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Pillows of Sugar and Vanilla Meringues
Can pillows be crunchy? If so, these deceptively brittle, melt-in-your-mouth treats are the most breakable sleeping accessory I've ever baked. They look like pillows—or clouds or hills or pudding—but they're crunchy and soft and creamy all at the same time. It's the miracle of … [Read more...] about Pillows of Sugar and Vanilla Meringues
Orange Custard from the 1948 Joy of Cooking (aka “6 Egg Yolks Later”)
Irma Rombauer's instructions for 'Orange Filling' (aka custard, but not really, since her actual orange custard recipe comes later and includes sectioning whole oranges) are as follows: Stir and cook in a double boiler until thick: 1/2 tsp grated orange rind 1 tbsp lemon juice 6 … [Read more...] about Orange Custard from the 1948 Joy of Cooking (aka “6 Egg Yolks Later”)