Classics with a Local Twist: A Review of Thyme for Dessert by DL Acken
Thyme for Dessert: Sweets & Treats Inspired by the Pacific Northwest Coast by DL Acken, with Aurelia Louvet Victoria: TouchWood Editions , 2025 Reviewed by Trish Bowering This cookbook with a Pacific Northwest twist on some familiar bakes was inspiring and fun to cook from. I reviewed it for The British Columbia Review . This article was originally published there on December 5, 2025. * As a lifelong resident of south coastal British Columbia, I’ve often been inspired by the bounty of fresh, local ingredients that we enjoy. It’s one reason that I was excited to dive into photographer and recipe developer DL Acken ’s new cookbook Thyme for Dessert: Sweets & Treats Inspired by the Flavours of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Salt Spring Island-based Acken has written a cookbook both inspiring and surprisingly practical. It’s an homage to the West Coast and the foods we can incorporate into our baking. It also tends towards the indulgent, with a focus on desserts, always welcome ...
