Having been the baker for too many events to count, I have learnt what people are happy to see offered at a breakfast buffet. If you have 250 people to serve, the buffet will need to have significant variety of loaves, cinnamon buns, muffins, coffee cakes, and scones. Usually I would do about 5 varieties…
Category: Breads
Glazed Raspberry Scones
Sometimes at the crack of dawn, I lie in bed thinking up what I want to cook. Then I mull around how I’m going to do it, and in the process fall back asleep. During those last few important minutes of morning sleep, my brain seems to do the work for me and I’m able…
Cheese Scones
I can honestly say that I have made thousands of these scones. They’ve been a highlight for any breakfast event that I’ve prepared. They are so easy to prepare ahead and cook the morning that you need them. They are delicious warm from the oven early in the day, or later on as part of…
Cappuccino Muffins
Farmers Markets are a mainstay in most rural communities. The variety of product is amazing. Thetis has had markets for the past 12 or so years, moving between the marinas, and change with the artisans and producers that attend them. Our community hall is going to play host to Summer Community Fairs this year. The…
Popovers
We’re not much of a family for pancakes. Occasionally we make a batch of waffles, maybe twice a year. However these little treats are a family favourite. Easy to put together, then nothing to do but leave them to cook in the oven. They have a steamy, custardy center, which is perfect with a spoonful…
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