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Sourdough bread
Max's Sourdough Guide

Unlock sourdough baking with my step-by-step guide. From starter to loaf using just flour, water, salt and time. Key techniques and recipes included.

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New kitchen, who dis?

New kitchen, new possibilities! Max explains the old apartment's video challenges and gives a tantalising glimpse of what's coming next.

Dinner table setting for a festive gathering
Festive Essentials

Master 7 essential Christmas recipes for the perfect holiday feast. From crispy roast potatoes to homemade panettone, create magical festive moments.

Max drinking coffee in the kitchen
5:30 am Cake Bake

I woke up at 5:30 am just to make my wife a birthday cake before she woke up! This delicious cake was inspired by the Sachertorte.

Max sampling wine
Wine Tasting in Prince Edward County

After months of being cooped up in our Toronto apartment, my wife and I decided to escape the city and visit the wineries of Prince Edward County.

Raw chicken and knife on a chopping board
How to Joint a Raw Chicken

Make sure your knives are sharp before starting. You will need a large and sturdy chopping board and a sharp chefs knife.

A tart tin being filled with pastry
How to Line a Tart Tin

To make all sorts of superb pies or tarts, one must start with lining a tart tin. Below I will outline how to line a tart tin in 4 simple steps.

Sticky toffee pudding
How to Steam a Pudding

Although steaming a pudding may sound like a daunting challenge, it’s actually quite simple once you know how. How to steam a pudding in 7 easy steps.