Accidental Artisan

Exploring the edible side of my German roots

Skip to content
  • Recipes
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Pies & Tarts
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Pizza & Pasta
    • Other
  • About Ancient Grains
  • About Me

Masala Chai

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 - Sophie Leave a comment
A large mug of masala chai with one hand wrapped around the mug. In the background is a white plate with spices on it and a dark blue and white tea towel.

Well, based on my last post, I feel like I would have seen this coming. Last week, I deleted the Instagram account I had for this blog. Without any fan fare or much forethought I decided it was time for it to go. The main reason being that I realized (with some surprise) that IRead more

Posted in Other, Recipes - Tagged Chai, Masala Chai

Pie

Banana Cream Pie with Flaky Spelt Pastry

April 26, 2023May 3, 2023 - Sophie Leave a comment
Banana Cream Pie with swirls of whipping cream on top of various sizes. A blue with white pattern tea towel lays underneath.

Earlier this month my Oma turned 92… 92! I can hardly believe it. Almost every year when I ask her what she would like me to bake for her birthday she requests this banana cream pie. It is her absolute favourite. Although, she threw me a curveball last year telling me to surprise her, whichRead more

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes - Tagged Banana Cream, Pie, Recipes, Spelt

Rhubarb Pecan Galette with Spelt Pastry

June 27, 2022July 8, 2022 - Sophie Leave a comment
A rhubarb pecan galette on a white cake plate with a white and blue striped tea towel laying on the let hand side.

A few days ago I found out that a friend’s breast cancer has re-appeared. It was a strange kind of conversation as I expected to be quite triggered since breast cancer is what took my Mom’s life, yet this friend had a very positive outlook, was sure she knew how and why it had re-appearedRead more

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes - Tagged Galette, Pie, Rhubarb, Spelt

Traditional Tourtiere Pie

December 14, 2018December 23, 2025 - Sophie 2 Comments
Traditional Tourtiere Pie with Flaky Spelt Pie Crust | Accidental Artisan

Most of the recipes I have posted here have been handed down through my Oma to my Mom to me. Not this one! šŸ™‚ This delicious traditional tourtiere pie is one my Mom did make every Christmas, however, it is originally a recipe from my grandmother Grace (my Dad’s mom) who made it every yearRead more

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes - Tagged Christmas, Pie, Pie Pastry, Tourtiere Pie
Ā© 2016 - 2026 Accidental Artisan.